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Comrades Update: The Infectious Spirit of Ubuntu

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]   Several weeks ago I wrote about why I am running Comrades, and in the end it really comes down to the feeling of camaraderie that exists among runners.  I was fortunate enough to grow up in the running subculture, so I have known this supportive spirit my whole life. …

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How to Run in the Harsh Texas “Winter”

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] I am a whimp. This may seem like a silly statement coming from someone who runs for multiple hours just for fun, but the truth of the matter is I am a total whimp when it comes to the cold. While it’s true that I’ve …

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Comrades Training: The Importance of Strength Training

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.17.6″] It’s no secret that many runners really dislike strength training.  While we love to be on the open road (or trail) and run, many of us find no joy in lifting weights.  Even when we know how important being lean and strong is …

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Comrades Update: Enjoying Rest

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] It’s been two-and-a-half weeks since my disappointing Comrades qualifier at the Dallas Marathon.  As was the plan I set out several months ago, I’ve been taking it easy on the running front.  This break from long workouts was perfectly timed, what with Christmas and three young kids out of school …

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Marathon Prep Checklist

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Comrades Update: Taper Crazies

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] I’m twelve days out from my Comrades qualifier, the Dallas Marathon. The taper always makes me crazy.  That means I’m trying to find ways to spend all of my running time since I’m not running much. I’m also trying not to drive my family crazy with my thoughts, about 80% …

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Comrades Update: It’s Wednesday!

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] WHOA!  What are we doing here?  It’s Wednesday!  OnBalance is a Monday/Thursday thing, right?!  What’s going on? My friends, I’m happy to say that I’m going to be here every few Wednesdays through 2105 to update you on my plans for running Comrades Marathon in May.  I suspect that once the …

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Comrades Update: I’m in!

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] It’s official.  I’ve lost my mind.  I’ve registered for Comrades Marathon. I’ve been talking about my idea to run Comrades with my dad and how I’m planning on training for the 90KM race through South Africa’s Valley of the Hills.  I spent the summer building my base of mileage, enjoying a few classic …

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Comrades Training: Planning a Year-Long Program

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.19.9″] A few weeks ago, I wrote an update about the logistics involved in my plan to run the 2016 Comrades Marathon in South Africa.  This 90K race through “the valley of the hills” (cough, oxymoron, cough) takes place next May 29th, and both …

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Product Review: HOKA ONE ONE

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] This post is one in an occasional series reviewing various fitness products.  These are not sponsored posts.  Only two times in my two-and-a-half decades of running have I dared to change shoes from my trusty Asics.  Once was when I had just started running marathons (gulp, 17 years ago, gulp) when …

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