When runger strikes
One of the reasons I love running is that it makes you hungry. I love eating. It’s one of my favourite things to do. And food tastes so much better when you’ve worked up a… View Full Post
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
The Long Run
On Saturday morning, I ran 32K…on a treadmill. With the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon only 40 days away, I’m in the homestretch of my marathon training. It’s been tough, especially trying to find time for… View Full Post
Recovering from recovery week
After last weekend’s 30K race, this week’s training plan called for a “recovery week.” Yes, just a short, relaxing 19K run on the agenda. I found myself saying ridiculous things like “Oh, I can have… View Full Post
Longest run of my life
Last Sunday, I ran just over 25km! This was the longest run of my life by several kilometres, and guess what? I didn’t die. Yay! What’s more: I actually felt pretty decent about it. As… View Full Post