April 1: A new start to Run Every Day

We all need motivation to keep up our running intensity and focus during the long winter months.

I came across this great challenge that I wanted to share with you. What better way to get over your winter blues than to get you outside and running every day! 

April RUN EVERY DAY Challenge

It only requires that you run 1 mile a day. 
I think that is well within our reach. 

So what are you waiting for?
Go for a run!!

"Not as advertised..."

Although it is now spring there is still a lot of winter weather and cold. With that comes cooler temperatures and now lots of rain... Spring rain.

Over the last few weeks, it would not be uncommon to be hit during our morning run with winds of 20 mph or even freezing rain. So then what do you do for your morning workout when the weather is "not as advertised" -- or for the morning of that race you've been planning for weeks?

Has technology changed Running?

Last weekend I woke up with the idea to find a race to celebrate St Patrick's Day. So, my wife and I went online and browsed through the local area races. And within less than 15 minutes we were registered and making plans for the weekend race.

 Growing up, the process to find a race would involve some word of mouth, asking our coach or head to the local shoe store to pick up race flyers. And that's as long as you had a few weeks to plan it and schedule it.

Finding balance

There are times when (my) running needs to take a backseat to other activities. 

As a coach for travel soccer, I attempt to instill the importance of conditioning and training in my players, to help them separate themselves from their competitors -- if they can run longer and faster than the other team, then they'll have the advantage in every game.

Selfishly, I do have them run regularly, not only for their own benefit -- but for mine as well! It is also a good way to integrate sprinting and speedwork, into my otherwise 1-dimensional running. It also sends a great message to the kids that 

Is this year going to be the same as last year?

Before making a decision to commit to more potential superfluous New Year's Resolutions, I looked at my resolutions last year and how I did.

Overall, I am happy with the miles and races. More importantly, I've got to figure out a way to stay healthy and not to over-train or push too hard, resulting in injury.

Since we've been in 0 degree weather, I've still trying to kick start my running - hoping that putting this on paper will get me going!!