Now that I have your attention… This is not about running without clothes! We’re talking about going out for your run without ANY technology with you: No GPS, No Music, No HR Monitor, NOTHING. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing something like this? I’ve run about a…
Running after 60 can be a challenge. Your body doesn’t recover as quickly as it used to, and you’re more prone to injuries. But there’s one secret ingredient that can help you keep going strong: chocolate milk. That’s right, chocolate milk. It’s not just a delicious post-workout treat, it’s also packed with…
Or, How to Write a Blog No One Reads! I’ve been blogging for a few years now, and I’ve learned a lot about the process. But there’s one thing that I’ve never quite mastered: writing blog posts that are both funny and informative. I mean, I can write funny…
When I run, as an antiquated runner, I have to always be looking to the future not the past and also always checking my condition. That is, how is everything going? feeling? This “checking systems” is a constant part of me and my life. When I am running every soreness or bump in…
Will he even like running? When you have a child you want everything to be perfect for them. A lot of the time, especially early on, most of the decisions will be made by you. It starts with baby food and diapers, then goes to clothes and the right kindergarten and grade school. Then…
As an Antiquated Runner I am in seemingly constant contact with my Orthopedic doctor friend. My knee hurts when I do this, my back hurts when I do that…her response is usually the same, “Don’t do that!” This time we are talking about getting enough rest BETWEEN runs. As we get older our bodies need…
Babies Got To Eat Life goes on. Even in these trying times. Virus? Stay home? Toilet paper? This morning I went for an early morning run and it was foggy. As I made my way through the forest preserve I noticed something up ahead of me. As I came closer I made out what…
I’ve been running for a long time now… When you start thinking about going out for your run there are a lot of things you have to determine before you go. What route are you taking? you want to be safe and you have a goal of a certain mileage. What…
Here is my dilemma: I have run about a dozen marathons in my life. My last one was Chicago 2012. It was my first time I ran a race without a watch! My thought was that a watch was very important during training. You have very specific goals that need to be accomplished so that…
Collect memories, not possessions I started running with my son when he was 2 years old. My wife and I had entered him in the youth version of a race we were going to run. At the start for the kids someone had the brilliant idea to use an actual starters pistol…