What makes a successful race? It takes a race director and team committed to providing an incredible, safe, and consistent experience to its runners. This past weekend, a six-year-old boy ran all 26.2 miles of the Flying Pig Marathon, with the permission and support of the race director. It got ...
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five ways for every race director to ensure a successful race
week 64: a chaotic spring break
I wish I could tell you that my Spring Break was incredibly chill and restful, but that's not the case at all. Things have been so chaotic and I am hoping to squeeze in a nap today to make up for it. Sunday Cardio: 3.51 miles, walkingLean Legs Challenge: :45 Bridge on toes, :20 ...
5 things that almost derailed my training this week
This week was all about pushing through. For some reason, the universe worked every hard against me at every turn. Ugh. So what almost derailed my training? Let's find out. The Weather Our weather was straight up trash. We went from beautiful temperatures to rain, near-freezing temps, ...
the lessons we learn from running injuries
Running injuries are never welcomed, and are certainly never embraced. When runners come up against any form of ache, pain, strain, break, or tear, they know the next steps are rest, rehab, and healing. It's no one's idea of a good time. As someone who tries to find the silver lining, running ...
week 55: putting in the work
The rhythm is back, and we are moving and grooving and putting in the work. With the DONNA half marathon the first weekend of February, and the Gate River Run (15K) exactly one month later, it's time to really see the results of our training. Sunday - 3.33 miles, running When I tell you ...
week 54: back to a consistent routine
We are now into January and the consistent routine is back. Mostly. A started back to school, and Mr PugRunner's work schedule shifted back to a state of normalcy. Sunday - 7.33 miles, running + 2.11 miles, walking J and I put off our New Year's long run til Sunday. It was ugly and ...
