Just a 20 Miler

I had a humorous exchange with a co-worker this past week.  He’s training for his first ultra that’s coming up in a couple weeks (Labor Pains) and I asked how far he was running this weekend.  He said “just 20 miles” and immediately paused like he’d just dropped the F bomb.  After a second, he…

Time For a Reset

As a runner, you’re supposed to listen to your body.  Muscles more sore than normal?  Take an extra day off.  Something starting to feel a little off?  Cut back your mileage for a week.  Sharp stabbing pains every time you lace them up?  Schedule an appointment with your doctor of choice and take the rest…