30 for 30

Pacing lessons

October 24, 2011 1 Comment

As I’ve stated in earlier posts, I’ve always had a problem with not pacing myself correctly on long runs or races. I start too fast and then pay for it heavily at the end. I had always believed that I could start fast and gain some “extra time” so that when I slow down towards [...]

Lived, Ran, and Learned

October 23, 2011 1 Comment

My second attempt at my furthest distance to date went off (almost) without a hitch. I plan on writing subsequent blogs on specific aspects of the long run (fueling and pacing), so this blog is more of a brief recap. I started the run @ 520am. It was around 48 degrees so I decided to wear [...]

Live and Learn

October 17, 2011 1 Comment

My attempted 30 miler today did not go as planned. I ran just over 16 miles before I decided to call it a day. I am trying to remain positive and use my failed attempt as a learning tool for future long runs. The whole day started out on the wrong foot. I had a [...]

30 for 30

October 13, 2011 2 Comments

I am turning 30 next Friday. Surprisingly, I am not having any anxiety or trepidation about this supposed momentous event in my life. I think a lot has to do with the realization that I’m completely happy with my life and the family and friends I surround myself with these days. I haven’t accomplished everything [...]