Archive | Running

08 October 2009 ~ Comments

Just Relax

Relaxing during a run is a really common technique.  Even as much as you hype yourself up for your run, relaxing can do just as much good!  Whether you need to mix it up or use it to refocus, you relaxing and meditating during a run is beneficial.  Not everything needs to be at 110% [...]

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24 September 2009 ~ Comments

The Watch: Psychology and Motivation

Up until a few months ago, I never ran with a watch. After getting my spiffy $12 one Target though, my running changed.  Sounds a bit odd, but the sheer fact of putting on the watch shifted my brain into a different mode.
It’s peculiar how this happens. On the weekends, sometimes I won’t [...]

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23 September 2009 ~ Comments

Smile

There’s this guy. He’s super fast and I pass him on the West Side Highway. Usually he wears a red shirt. Frequently he’s very sweaty. And he always has a smile on his face. All. The. Time.
At first I thought, what is this guy happy about? I’ve got a [...]

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13 September 2009 ~ Comments

Mental Stamina: How important is it?

Mental Stamina: How important is it?

Running is something that either comes naturally or it doesn’t.
If you’re in the first category, kudos to you! If you’re in the second category (like me), running is a little more of a challenge. Quite frankly, I’m fine with that. I’m always up for a good challenge. What is hardest for [...]

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07 September 2009 ~ Comments

Nike+ Human Race. YOU IN?!!

Nike+ Human Race. YOU IN?!!

For the past few years, Nike organizes the Nike+ Human Race – a 10k race where everyone in the world can run the same race at the same time.  All you need is Nike’s adapter that goes on your iPod and you’re in the race!  I think it’s an awesome concept and and am definitely [...]

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07 September 2009 ~ Comments

#runSOTD – AC/DC – Thunderstruck

What do you think of this song to run to?  Yay?  Nay?
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01 September 2009 ~ Comments

When Is The Best Time To Run?

When Is The Best Time To Run?

I like to run early in the morning.  The getting up part is painful, but once I’m outside it feels amazing.  Something about being up before it’s light out, with all the trash men, workmen, and security guards is serene in a way.  The finish is even better, as when I’m walking home at 6:45am, [...]

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23 August 2009 ~ Comments

Everyone Loves A Good Project

Everyone Loves A Good Project

One day, I had an idea.
Well, I have a lot of ideas.  I like running.  I love meeting people.  I want to get better at running.  I want to meet more people.  What if I were to combine to two?  My idea for Social Media Runner is to develop a community for whose who participate [...]

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