Raising Children to Weather the Storm
When my daughter offered to run the half marathon with me, I was tempted to say, “Okay, let’s do it!” But clearly there’s no way I’d allow my 5-year-old to run long distance. However, after reading the responses to my BabyCenter post regarding 12-year-old LeeAdianez Rodríguez accidentally running the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge,…
With the half marathon just a couple weeks away, I’m quickly realizing the importance of choosing marathon running essentials and how important having the right attire is for a successful workout. Everything from clothing down to the shoes are all key. I recently began having knee and hip pain after a 10 mile run, and…
Some people find it hard to imagine why people run. There’s no denying that marathon runners go through a rigorous training program. Races haven’t been my thing until I signed up for the 10k last year. However, despite being a marathon novice, I grew up playing sports. So, I guess you can say that I’ve always been…
Staying on track with marathon training during the holidays doesn’t have to be so hard. I’ll admit that I had a minor set back after Thanksgiving. But before I went off the deep end, I decided to whip myself into shape. I’ve come up with a few simple ways to avoid slacking off. 1. Train…
The other day a friend of mine asked me if I’d run a half marathon with her. “Huh?” I asked sarcastically. “Yes,” she replied. I’ve always been a runner, but being a marathon runner is a completely different thing. Needless to say, I was a bit freaked out at the thought of running 13 miles….
