I ran my first track race tonight since January, when I was diagnosed with blood clots in my legs and lungs. I spent most of the day anxious about it, because I wanted to get this race over with and get through it without any problems. I went to the bathroom about six times today […]
I just got back from Santa Fe, New Mexico, where I spoke at the American Indian Running Coaches Clinic, hosted by Wings of America. The topic of my presentation was ‘A Lifetime of Passion for Running Better: My Journey from Runner to Physiologist to Coach.’ Although I don’t feel I’m old enough to talk […]
I remember my mom telling my twin brother and me that I first walked when I was seven months old, and then when my brother got up to walk soon after, I pushed him back down and he didn’t get back up until months later. I guess my competitive nature was already evident. The […]
As I’ve been writing my next book, The Inner Runner, I have been spending a lot of time reflecting on running. I find myself humbled by what running really means and what it really does for us. For many, running is a pathway to experiences and emotions that cannot always be articulated. It is often […]
On my run today, I test ran a pair of new shoes. I always love the feel of a new pair of running shoes. And I love how they smell. The smell of a new pair of shoes is like the smell of food before its eaten. There’s a lot of commotion lately about running […]
Hello friends. It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post. I’ve been immersed in the meaning of the runner’s life, completing my next book, The Inner Runner. It’s now in the hands of my publisher, Skyhorse Publishing. Can’t wait to share it with all of you! There have been a lot of changes […]
I ran the Carlsbad 5000 today, as well as a few other thousand meters after the race. It was my first appearance at a race since the race on the track in early January that was immediately followed by being hospitalized with blood clots in my calf veins and lungs. I registered for this race […]
I’ve always been a low-tech runner. No iPod, no smart phone, no heart rate monitor, no fuel belt, no GPS tracking device. Just my legs, my imagination, and the open road. Lately, I’ve been getting samples of running gear, so I’ve been drawing myself out of the 20th century and trying out new shoes and […]
I’ve been into smoothies lately. Perhaps because a friend gave me a NutriBullet or perhaps because I’m too lazy to cook for myself. I need a quick way to get nutrients. I love the NutriBullet, although it’s so loud I worry I’m going to lose my hearing like parents who worry about their kids […]
Beginning in the seventh grade, I became fascinated with time, specifically how fast it moves and how each year seems to go faster than the previous year. Time spent running is also interesting—the second half of runs always seem to go faster than the first half, and some runs seem to fly by while others […]