We cross the lap line and look at Liam. “Are you ready to go?” His face would light up and he’d run over to the slide and “teach” us how to do it right.
April Groves
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Tons of runs as race season begins
Most folks I talk to say that having an event to train for is one of the best ways to stay motivated. I agree. So I thought I’d give you the rundown on all the races I could find in the Lowcountry for the next few months.
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Running with your crew
Although Mark and I can claim conquering 14 years of marriage, 4 children, 5 household moves, and 1 military deployment, we have never done this before. While I could not imagine having anyone else there with me, the obvious challenges to the arrangement were not lost on me.
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Running’s three truths
This journey is hard, mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. One encounter, one sideways conversation can be bell ringing. It isn’t fun and if you are guilty of this you suck.
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The heart of Ultra Running
What matters — what must matter — is the now. This day, this run, this moment. Not another runner, not another race, not another set of circumstances. Right now.
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Good running, giving back
Jennie gets very excited when she talks about her TNT participants. It is easy to see why. These courageous athletes come from all different types of backgrounds and abilities to do what they can to support the cause.
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One foot in front of the other
I subscribe to a pretty pared down version of running. I don’t own a lot of clothes, gear, or shoes. In fact, if I was certain I wouldn’t cut my feet open, I would drop the shoes too.
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‘Look out! I think I might be a runner.’
In 2012, I swore off fast food and lost 30 pounds. I finished that half marathon. I was determined that I may do a good many things, but chickening out again would not be one of them.