Why Following a Training Plan is Overrated
A few weeks ago, I had a grandiose plan for my next half marathon. I decided I would train for it properly. Yes, I was going to really commit. I was going to download a… View Full Post
Next Stop: Kilimanjaro
If Mount Kilimanjaro were a race, I would be standing at the starting line. We depart tomorrow for what is sure to be a memorable trip. I’m all packed and ready to go and as… View Full Post
Walking my way to a PB
After I published last week’s post pondering whether walking can help running, I received several encouraging comments from readers about how their own hiking and walking actually contributed to a PB in a subsequent race.… View Full Post
Can Walking Help Running?
Much like training for a marathon, you would never hike a mountain in brand new shoes. You have to break them in first. So in anticipation of our upcoming Mount Kilimanjaro climb, I’ve replaced my… View Full Post
Which is harder: Running a marathon or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro?
Yes, that is the age-old question, isn’t it? <insert cricket sounds> OK, so maybe this isn’t a question that the average person finds themselves asking, but this is something I’ve been pondering quite a bit… View Full Post