5 Half Marathons Worth A Road Trip
With summer in full swing, race schedules are being locked into place. Keeping a few weekends open for a road trip or two just might be worth it when throwing in the goal of running a half marathon. While some…
Balancing Act: Managing Family Life and Training
My oldest son was born just three weeks after the 2002 Western States 100. It was my first hundred-mile race, and I’m pretty sure my wife hoped it would be my last. The first few years were an adjustment period…
The Best PNW Marathons for Newbies
It’s a new year and many of us have our eyes on big goals to go farther or faster, start a strength routine or try some new cross training activities. If a marathon is on your list for this year…
Race for the Winter Sun
When the temperatures start to drop, the rain starts to fall and snow begins to dust the mountains and trails in the Pacific Northwest.
Weekend Getaway: A Taste of Bavaria… Washington Style
How does a weekend trip to Bavaria, the Free State south of Germany, sound? Well, realistically, it might be easier to settle for a weekend car ride to Leavenworth.
Why They Run
I asked a handful of elite runners in the Pacific Northwest why they run. In doing so, I discovered that while I may not intentionally seek out a connection with others through running, the sport may have its own agenda.
On the Origins of Steve Prefontaine: New Pre’s People Documentary
Forty-five years after his untimely death, Steve Prefontaine’s hold on the running world’s imagination is still unrivaled.
Using the Off-Season as a Time to Rest, Reflect and Refocus
Endurance athletes are stubborn. And if you told them so, they’d most likely take it as a compliment. If you asked them to take a little break from training, they’d take it as an insult.
Forced Rest for Better Performance: When Injuries Are a Blessing in Disguise
Here we are — nearing the end of a long summer of training. You probably have some prep races under your belt for your key event; your big race is on the horizon.
Getting the Most Out of Your Training: Creativity and Flexibility
“Doing more with less” should be a motto of us hearty Northwest endurance athletes. I asked four of the busiest (and most dedicated) people I know how they balance family (kids), work (full time and then some), and high-level running.