Okay it's official there are lot's of disappointed runners, cyclists and triathletes out there, probably for the duration of race season. While I was still a tiny bit on the fence I was probably going to run my first full marathon this year. The trainees were really planning their very first half. Even the elites... Continue Reading →
10 + 1 Tips for Overcoming Race Day Anxiety
Anxiety is a bit of a buzzword right now and dealing with it is a big part of many people’s day to day life. Whether you suffer from anxiety day to day or not you might get more than a little anxious on race day. Even if anxiety is something you effectively manage on your... Continue Reading →
Michelin Tire Trot: 2019 and What Counts as a PR?
I actually really thought about not doing a race recap for this one and just running the race, but where’s the fun in that? I’ve been ‘racing’ with the older folks the last couple of weekends. But also running lots of hills a bit faster than in previous years in between to try to break... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 59
This picture, this one right here, cost me a 10k PR. This week on a last minute racecation to the Prince Edward Island Marathon, see I have grown from that triathlon, I was 5 seconds late to a personal record for me. Recap forthcoming. But I quickly realized that doesn't really matter does it? In... Continue Reading →
Valley Harvest 10k: Race Recap
I don’t have a whole lot of running friends and I’m okay with that, for me the best runs are solo runs. But one of my favorite running friends says Valley Harvest is his favorite and he’s even done the full there three times! So when the perfect opportunity to run the 10k there presented... Continue Reading →
Race Day Preparation Checklist and Rational, Free Printable
This is what I do and if you’re at a loss, a first timer or you need to step up your game I think It’s a pretty good place to start. Attached to this post is a pretty free printable checklist with some spots for you to add your own thing. You’ll see that this... Continue Reading →