That feeling you get after a long run
Finishing a long run is special. No matter what happens the rest of the day, you feel good. After a long run, everything feels right in the world. I try to remember this as I… View Full Post
So maybe I actually love running on a treadmill
On Thursday, I ran 18K on a treadmill. The treadmill was in a windowless, unfinished basement in my in-laws cottage with nothing much to look at besides shelves of old VHS tapes and canned goods.… View Full Post
Off the grid: Running on Manitoulin Island
Last week, my family made their annual pilgrimage to Manitoulin Island, the largest fresh water island in the world. For the past 14 years, we have spent a week in the summer in a rustic… View Full Post
How to overcome the summertime running slump
It’s that time of year again. The time where lounging in the sunshine and sipping cool beverages on patios takes priority over running. This time last year, I was just starting the most intense training… View Full Post