A Whole New World for Runners Too

Honestly, I think for most people, if we never hear the words COVID-19 ever again, it would be just fine. But the truth of the matter is, our lives may never be the same again. Right now, we’re just beginning a journey into the totally...

Gearing Up for Spring Runs

Okay, SOME days (especially mornings), spring seems like it’s about three months away. It’s hard to believe, that in reality, it’s less than a month away (on the calendar, at least).

Now, of course, for some, March is really the month that moth...

Okay, I know that cold weather is great for killing off annoying insects and making sure that certain fruit trees will produce, but when you’re out there and it’s a balmy 16 degrees with a windchill in the single digits (and for many of you, the negative digits with wi...

Run, Cookie! ☺

Hey all. It’s Thanksgiving evening as I write this . . . yup feeling full and fairly happy with myself as my jeans remain buttoned and my belt at the same position as it was BEFORE the meal. : ) However, it is safe to say that I have consumed more calorie...

Welcome to Winter . . . Yes, No, Maybe?

By Dan Van Veen

I believe this year there were reports of snow in Montana in September and in late October in Texas, so what in the world is November going to hold for us – especially those who live a tad bit closer to Canada than...

Getting Faster this Fall     

There comes a point in a runner’s career that running is no longer about setting PRs or speedwork sessions – because honestly, setting PRs and speedwork isn’t easy if you’ve been running for a while and you find yourself...

Tapering vs. Tanking

Tapering. When I first started running, the word tapering meant as much to me as fartleks, though the latter being something that brought more laughter (or at least a smirk) for quite some time with me. : )

However, I soon learned that it M...

Sweet Surprise, Fall Arrives . . . for a Bit

As I write this, I’m hearing stories of the northern states having highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s in AUGUST!! We just had an overcast day that didn’t break 80 after several weeks of intimidating heat and humidity. It wa...

Love-Hate Relationship

Okay, I have to say that summer is one of my favorite times of the year. I really like the feel of just a soaking-wet sweat following a run (you know, it’s kind of a cool to wring out your shirt and it just makes a big ol’ puddle on the ground). :...

Summer Rains and Runs

It's pretty crazy. Here in southwest Missouri we nearly set a record for rainfall in the month of May with June also looking wet. Even though we don't have a major river around here, like in St. Louis and Jefferson City, where flooding was a big is...