Almost two months later, I am finally ready to share the details of my first marathon. Looking back, it all seems so surreal. Yet, at the same time, my memories are vivid. Like it was yesterday. Running will do that to you. You think, “Man, I can’t believe this is happening!” But you are so …
On my way home today, I stopped to get gas and, for the life of me, I could not unscrew the gas cap. I practically broke my hand trying, and finally gave up. Luckily, I had just enough fuel to get myself to the gas station closest to our house, at which point I reluctantly …
Exactly two years ago on September 13, I ran my first race ever. It was a 5K called the Police Pace in Columbia, MD. My Facebook status update from the day before read, “first 5K is tomorrow… after the Melting Pot.” Clearly I wasn’t afraid to stuff my face with fondue before the big day. …
You can plan the number of miles you run and the route you take. You can plan the clothes you wear and the fuel you bring. You can even plan your pace. But when it comes down to it, running is all about what happens from the second your foot touches the ground to the …