A week of heat with way above normal temperatures has settled over Albuquerque. Getting out before sunrise is a necessity and I hadn’t gone far before I realized that we were also going to be dealing with wildfire smoke today. Monday June 16th, 2025 I was determined to get out […]
Fueling for ultrarunning workouts is a choice between whole foods and energy gels and bars or a combination of them. After 58 years of running and over 40 years as a distance runner always experimenting, I have found that whole foods work best for me. Scroll down to read about […]
The Tarahumara iskiate energy drink has been consumed by the people in the Copper Canyons of Chihuahua, Mexico for centuries. I found out about it the first time that I read “Born To Run” and know its benefits from years of drinking it. Scroll down to learn more about it […]
My training log for the week of June 9th, 2025, began at my house which most of the time it does, and headed east toward the Sandia Mountains. When you realize that there is no shade, you understand why this little spot on the trail is so inviting! Monday June […]
I discovered the power of Jeffing out of necessity. Running at 74 doesn’t come easily when the mind is willing but the body is not. I tried adapting the Japanese interval walking technique of walking easily for 3:00 and then fast walking for 3:00 but it didn’t adapt to running […]
“Finding Ultra” by Rich Roll is the book that I read that convinced me to become vegan and developed a passion in me for ultrarunning. I bought the Kindle version on Amazon and then got it on Audible. I am currently listening to it for the third time. Scroll down […]
My training log for the week of June 2nd, 2025 begins with an out and back east from my house toward the Sandia Mountains. I have started my runs this way, probably thousands upon thousands of times over the past 29 years. Monday June 2nd, 2025 The end of the […]
My training log for the week of May 26th, 2025, began with Memorial Day miles through Mission Field. No delayed onset muscle soreness from Saturday’s run and I am sure that yesterday’s stretch and ab workout helped. Loop up Harper and through Mission Field (the chain in front of the […]
“The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience,” by Jennifer Pharr Davis is excellent. I am almost finished listening to it for the second time and it is great for training motivation while I run. It is available on Amazon and Audible, where I am listening […]
My Polar Fitness Test is taken once a month so that I can see if my training has been effective from month to month. Below are my results for May and the past six months of results. The Polar Fitness Test – A Deep Dive Into Unlocking Your Fitness Potential […]
Monday May 19th, 2025 For whatever reason, I had no DOMS to start this run, and my pace was significantly faster than it has been for a while. When I head east from my house, the view of the mountain is beautiful, but I also run on dirt along or […]
The Midland Run 15K was on May 19th, 1985. Less than two days before, I had had a bad car accident and had been pretty shaken up. I had picked up my 6-year-old daughter, Tara, and was driving home when a vehicle ahead of me made a left-hand turn out […]
My training log for the Week of May 12th starts with a mobility workout from Get Strong with Kelsey Heenan and a lot of stretching to get the soreness out of my legs from yesterday’s run. Monday May 12th, 2025 Day 6 of the Total Body Strong workouts, with just […]
How long age-wise can a person run? At 74, I don’t think that I am even close to stopping as long as I don’t put pressure on myself. I can’t run anywhere near as fast obviously, so I run for the joy of running and because I love running in […]
Using ChatGPT to create a training plan is not only easy but also interesting. Here is the plan that I got for a 20 mile week in answer to the request, “Create a training plan for a 74-year-old running 20 miles a week”. Staying Strong at 74: A 20-Mile-a-Week Running […]
My training log for the week of May 5th, 2025 started with a run long enough to get in some miles before the rain in the forecast started. Monday May 5th, 2025 I did an out and back from my house not really feeling delayed onset muscle soreness from Saturday’s […]
The plan for the week of April 28th includes 5 runs and 2 strength workouts with one strength workout during the week and one on Sunday. Monday April 28th, 2025 Since I read that Strava and Runna were joining forces, I got a Runna account, and it is providing workout […]
My favorite running books include “Born To Run”, “Eat & Run”, and “Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith”. Scroll down to see the full list and how to read or listen to them while you run. Born To Run – “Isolated by Mexico’s deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful […]
Running and caffeine go hand in hand. The benefits include lower perceived effort, better pace maintenance, and delayed fatigue. Since blonde roast coffee generally has more caffeine per cup than darker roasts, that is my personal preference! The Surprising Relationship Between Caffeine & Running Performance 1. Why Runners Love Their Coffee Rapid […]
The plan for the week of April 21 2025 is to get in two strength workouts and run about 20 miles in five runs. I started the week with Get Stronger with Kelsey Heenan Day 3 Total Body 1 I finished the week with another Kelsey Heenan Get Stronger workout, […]
Easter Sunday snow in Albuquerque is unusual, but after 153 days of no measurable precipitation, we were due for some moisture. We are well into spring and have already had one or more 80-degree days, but the forecast for Saturday said “rain/snow mix,” and that is exactly what we got […]
I ran the Boston Marathon 41 ago ago today in a persistent rain with cold temperatures. I did not dress to run that day and my story is below… On April 16th, 1984 I ran the Boston Marathon. The longest race I had run prior to that was the Nike […]
The benefits of collagen for runners are underrated but are becoming better understood as a training and recovery aid. I didn’t know what they were when I started using collagen, but I am convinced now of the benefits from my research and first-hand experience. The Vital Vitamins collagen is vegan, […]
The plan for the week of April 14th 2025 is to do runs of 4 miles, 4 miles, 3 miles, and 7 miles to the beginning of the ascent of the Pino Trail. On Tuesday, the plan is to do a Get Stronger workout with Kelsey Heenan and then an […]
My training log for the week of April 12th 1982 shows some signs and the impact of coming back to running after months of recovering from surgery on my right wrist. I had injured it playing soccer in Guatemala and after seeing the hand specialist for the Jets in New […]
Running in the heat boosts your fitness by conditioning your cardiovascular system and improving your body’s ability to cool itself. In this article by Elizabeth Millard on BODi Fitness, she discusses how to properly prepare for running in the summer’s heat and what to look out for in case you […]
Cool down stretches after a workout are important to lessen muscle soreness and to speed recovery for your next workout. I am sharing this post from the Asics Blog not only as an Asics Affiliate but also as a runner that has worn Asics shoes for more than 30 years. […]
Yoga can benefit runners in many ways, including lung function, body awareness, better body balance, flexibility, and recovery. In this post from the Asics Blog each benefit for runners is explained. How Yoga Can Benefit Runners March 2, 2023 If you’re passionate about running, chances are you’re always looking for […]
During the week of April 7th 2025, I did two strength workouts and 5 runs, the last of which was over 2 hours. Here are my Strava log entries for this week.
The importance of core strength for runners cannot be overstated because it improves running form, balance, and stability, reduces injury risk, and leads to a more powerful stride. This morning, I did the Day 3 Core Fuerte workout from 30 Day Breakaway from trainer and runner Idalis Velazquez, and it […]