Monthly Archives: November 2010

A few years ago, Steve and I decided to start a Thanksgiving tradition of running a turkey trot the morning before the feast. We have yet to run the same race twice. But now that we know how much fun … Continue reading →

With ingredients like heavy cream and marshmallow fluff, there’s nothing intrinsically runner-friendly about homemade Hostess cupcakes. Still, I feel compelled to share the ones I made this week, since they’re celebrating something significant: Everyone in my Outdoor Emergency Care (ski-patrol … Continue reading →

A few years ago, I read an Outside Magazine profile of Danielle Fisher, the youngest person ever to climb the Seven Summits, the highest peak on each continent. In the profile, Fisher talks about how mountaineering has helped hone her … Continue reading →

This week marked the last pickup of the year for my weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) share from Norman’s Farm Market. In honor of the bevy of winter squashes that now call my kitchen counter home, I’d like to present … Continue reading →

Disclaimer: My training plan is not based on any sort of science, or on advice from any kind of professional coach, but instead on conversations with veteran open-water swimmers and my own experience. It is also based on a conversation … Continue reading →

After I first swam the 1-mile Bay Bridge Challenge in 2008—the first open-water swim of my adult life—I was immediately curious about the 4.4-miler, which crosses the entire Bay from shore to shore as the 1-miler weaves around a few … Continue reading →

First, let me be clear: We’re talking post-run for this one. I’m well aware that chili isn’t the ideal pre-race dinner, and won’t elaborate on the reasons why. That said, aren’t you finding that colder weather leaves you hungry for … Continue reading →

An impromptu afternoon trip to Black Hill Regional Park in northern Montgomery County yesterday served as a powerful reminder of one of my most effective self-motivation techniques. The park, located just off 270, is stunning this time of year, with … Continue reading →

I’m going to make a bold statement here: Arctic Ease cryotherapy wraps are the next KT Tape. Just like KT Tape, I received a free sample of Arctic Ease cryotherapy wraps in my race packet at the Marine Corps Marathon/10K … Continue reading →

We all know pizza is just about the best pre-run dinner around. But when you’ve got a nighttime training run and your office’s kitchenette doesn’t have a toaster oven, your leftover deliciousness can become a soggy, unsatisfying lunch. I offer … Continue reading →