2015 4×10 Challenge

I decided to start an exercise challenge at the beginning of 2015.  I run every day and I wanted to come up with something to help keep me focused on my supplemental core workouts.  So I decided to try and do at least 10 reps of 4 different exercises every day.  Most days I would do…

The Revenge Run

I just signed up for the C&O Canal 100, which will be my next attempt at the 100 mile distance.  I ran this race last year as my first 100 miler and dropped at mile 69.  This was extremely unsatisfying even though it was 18 miles further than I had ever run before.  The only reason…

Streaking

No, not that kind of streaking.  Come on.  This is a family blog.  I’m talking about running streaks or running every day.  According to the United States Running Streak Association, official arbitrator of such things, here is the definition of a running streak: Run at least one mile (1.61 kilometers) within each calendar day. Running…

Offseason: Off

I ended my running offseason today with a 10 mile run.  After each training/racing cycle, I take 6-8 weeks “off” to allow my body/mind to recover.  I don’t stop running, however I do cut down my weekly mileage to the 10-25 range.  Most of the reduction comes out of my long runs.  It’s been 2 months…