I ran 1:40:54 at the New Orleans Half Marathon last month. My chip time was 1:40:54, and I recorded that time in my log. That time is recorded in the race results for the entire world to see. It was not my best half, and it was far from my goal of 1:30. In fact, it was the worst half marathon I ever finished. It was my Personal Worst, or more » Read more
Salty Confidential: How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Running Performance
Last week, in our Period Post, we told you all about the hormonal craziness that happens during your menstrual cycle. Today I’m going to tell you how all this hormonal craziness affects your running. A quick disclaimer before I get out my hormones and test tubes again, though: I am not a doctor. I am not a scientist. I do not have all of the answers, and none of mine more » Read more
Bad Runs Happen
A few weeks ago, I ventured out one morning for an easy six-mile run that was supposed to include 5 x 25 second strides. It was the day before a two-mile race; the weather was crisp, but bright and sunny like it always is in Boulder. My legs felt heavy even before I headed out, but that’s not uncommon; I can usually shake it out within the first mile. I more » Read more