Monthly Archives: September 2009

Days Run: Tuesday (Tempo)

On the way to the park, I swung by a nearby running shop to try on the Brooks Launch.  The store had them, just not in my size.  Bummer.  However, I’m not really excited about buying a new pair of … Continue reading →

What a difference a day makes.  My planned 14-miler went surprisingly well today.  Compared to yesterday, the only way to go was up.  I ran the Central Park Outer Loop counter-clockwise, which I have not done in a few months.  … Continue reading →

I can’t remember the last time I had a run when at the end I would conclude, it would have been better to stay in bed.  Forgive me while I rant …

I thought I would share an informative interview with author Hal Higdon … offering marathon training and nutrition tips, as well as insights into this career.

An absolute perfect morning for running … 58 degrees, winds at 11mph and overcast.  I tend to like it a bit on the chilly side when I hit the road (or in this case, dirt path).  While I have not … Continue reading →

I’ve been on the hunt for a simple, yet challenging core training routine.  I came across a promising video from Jay Johnson, Assistant Track & Field Coach for the University of Colorado.   I plan to give it a whirl.  Let … Continue reading →

Sunrise in Manhattan I was up and out early this morning … 6:20 am for a 6.7-mile tempo run around the Reservoir Path.  I would have run longer, but I got off to a late start and had to cut … Continue reading →

Days Run: Monday (Tempo)

US Olympian and American Half Marathon record holder, Ryan Hall on race training and half-marathon tempo runs.  I saw, first hand, how Ryan’s training pays off in the NYC Half Marathon.