Bringing out the Best

Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest. If you're going to while away the years, it's far better to live them with clear goals and fully alive then in a fog, and I believe running helps you to do that. Exerting yourself to the fullest within your individual limits: that's the essence of running, and a metaphor for life.

Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

September 21, 2013, 8:47 am

Total time: 1:18:31
Total distance: 5.1 miles
Average pace: 15:19
Splits:
mile 1 - 14:41
mile 2 - 15:05
mile 3 - 14:51
mile 4 - 15:22
mile 5 - 14:30

Weather: Cool, but warmed up. Perfect weather for the race. =)
How did I feel? Awesome. Kept with my intervals all but twice. Once was because I couldn't hear the timer, the other time because the walkers were in the way. You can read the full recap of the race on my blog Monday. =) (I will link this after it posts)

September 09, 2013, 7:39 pm

Total time: 37:36
Total distance: 2.4 miles
Average pace: 15:20
Splits:
mile 1 - 15:18
mile 2 - 14:40

Weather: Sunny and warm
How did I feel? Good to get back out there.

A Real Runner

I often hear someone say I'm not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.

Bart Yasso

When it's pouring rain and you're bowling along through the wet, there's satisfaction in knowing you're out there and the others aren't.

Peter Snell, New Zealand Olympic gold medalist


Through the ups and downs of running, I have found new perspective in life. The suffering and success has made me a stronger, happier person.

Christine Casady

Erase Perfect Preparation

Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing.

Kara Goucher