Running can be a relatively safe activity but God forbid there comes a day in which you find yourself in a life threatening situation. I am not referring to training in extreme elements or terrain. The danger I speak of today is violent crime. If you pay attention to local or national news you will inevitably come [...]
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You Can’t Beat A Beet
Over the past few years I have heard many superstitions, crazy fueling concoctions and snake oil cures regarding running. We can discuss the merits of powerless potions, such as coconut water or pickle juice, another day. Today the “supplement” or “pre-race fuel” I speak of may sound like it falls into one of those categories but, [...]
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I am going to do something I don’t normally do. Take you through my race day last Saturday and then make a very important point to conclude my story. So here goes……… 5:15 am – I woke up and proceeded to get myself together for the Roadrunners 5k in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Knowing this [...]
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