IThe rain and fog have returned to the Pacific Northwest after a mostly pleasant fall and winter. Its rain where you are soaked once you step out the door.
I grew up training in these weather conditions. When you don’t know any different, you naturally adapt and get on with training. However, after seven moves to different geographic locations, I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks to protecting my technology – smartphone and key FOB – from water and sweat damage.
Here’s what I know for certain. Ziploc bags are a necessity. Continue reading
After many weeks and months of base building and marathon-specific training, runners tend to be overly excited to reach the taper phase of training. Yes, the decrease in work load sounds lovely after completing the last long run three weeks prior to race day. However, the last few weeks before stepping up to the start line can be filled with anxiety. Here’s what I know from experience, and from that of many friends and clients; the taper can be a time of struggle.