Dropping the Weights
My plan for 2016 does not involve lifting weights (through machines) as part of my strength-training program. Before I caught the running bug, my primary focus was bodybuilding and power lifting. Yes,...
View ArticleNew Program: First week
OUCH! It has been a long time since I was this sore…everything aches. The weather this week has been as low as 22 degrees to 60 degrees with periods of wind. This is drastically different than it was...
View ArticleFrom Snow to Sunshine
The weather here in Virginia has yet to make up its mind. Just a week ago, I was able to run in just a long-sleeve shirt then over the weekend we received several inches of snow and the temperatures...
View ArticleOne City Marathon Bound
My next marathon is just under a month away and that means one long run to go. Today’s run was just over 23 miles, but with our frigid temperatures it felt much longer. I chose to run from Newport...
View ArticleDay of Training: 2 – 5
It has been a fun-filled couple of days training. We have spent several days of classroom training. Learning about the wartime portion of our career field. Over 99% of our mission is done from a home...
View ArticleRoad Blocks
When I set my goals for 2016, I knew they would be a challenge. This was done on purpose! If a goal was too easy to obtain then maybe it would be as rewarding once it is accomplished. Looking at my...
View ArticleMicro Workouts
A micro workout is designed to be accomplished anywhere and/or anytime. Even in your office. If you are like me, you might sit at a computer – all day. Personally, I like to break up my day, when...
View ArticleRoute 66 Marathon Training Plan
Earlier this year, I was selected to represent BibRave, and with that I had an opportunity to run a race for free. However, I never anticipated to still be recovering from my first (and probably last)...
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