I came in dead last in a 5K race once. It was probably 20 years ago, I was living in Chicago, and my friend Paul and I were running buddies.Continue readingComing in Last
Put WORDS On It!
I came in from my run this morning, and said, out loud, to Steve, “You know? The ONLY thing I hate about winter running is how cold my hands andContinue readingPut WORDS On It!
Look for the Lulls
I discovered something about myself during this lockdown. I discovered that I can practice after 4pm. I’m a morning person. I’m fresh in the morning, I feel smart in theContinue readingLook for the Lulls
Keeping My AIR to Myself
I was out running this morning and I crossed the street to avoid a perfectly nice lady walking her perfectly nice dog. We smiled and waved at each other –Continue readingKeeping My AIR to Myself
The Pleasure in Doing It
Sometimes I just like having run. After your shower and your coffee it feels good to have run, earlier in the day, and to feel that gentle ache and tirednessContinue readingThe Pleasure in Doing It
Putting in the Work
The first speed work of the season – the first time I really try to push my running in a specific, measured way – knocks me to the ground. IContinue readingPutting in the Work
Stepping Back
More on the eerie parallels between exercise and the oboe. I’ve been struggling with my running all spring. Mainly because I quit it all winter, honestly – but for theContinue readingStepping Back
Breaking Through the Plateaus
You’ve heard before that Zoe is struggling with the cello. It turns out that not every week is as fun as the first week. And we almost caved and letContinue readingBreaking Through the Plateaus
Pushups?
I did five pushups this evening. I’ve been off running for two weeks now, with tendinitis in my foot, and although I’ve done a bit of biking – commuting, isContinue readingPushups?
Finishing Happy: My Marathon Story
This was not the race I wanted. I had plans and goals. I had worked hard. And what did I do? I went out too fast – at a funContinue readingFinishing Happy: My Marathon Story