Category Archives: Running
Training Tool or Gadget?
The Soleus GPS watch I’ve been using for close to ten years was acting up. It took forever for the GPS to connect, the strap was broken and taped together more than a few times, and the distances didn’t seem … Continue reading
I’m an Olympian!
A while ago I learned about an organization named “Michigan Senior Olympics“. Their website listed all the events they hold, the qualifying criteria, and the results for each event from the last several years. I saw that the 5k and … Continue reading
Running can be a team sport
Although I generally enjoy running alone more than running with a group, I do miss team sports at times. I don’t play softball anymore, and it’s been many years since I was on a basketball team. So I decided to … Continue reading
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Hills and Cows, or Woodward Ave. and Cars?
Recently, I spent a few days in central Wisconsin attending my niece’s wedding. The wedding was great and it was fun to connect with family gathered from many states. It was also fun to get to run in a different … Continue reading
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40 Years Running
It was the first race I remember running. The Oak Apple Run in downtown Royal Oak, MI, in the summer of 1977. I didn’t run in high school but my freshman year of college I had started running with some friends from the … Continue reading
Sunday is Race Day!
Anxious and excited. That’s the feeling this week for thousands of runners as they wait for Sunday and the Detroit Free Press Marathon. The months of training, the miles and miles and hours and hours of running will soon pay off. … Continue reading
How to Race with 10,000 Runners
The Crim 10 Mile Race in Flint Michigan is a great event. It is well-organized, has an interesting course lined with appreciative fans and caring volunteers. It also had over 10,000 runners! And that makes for a very congested, slow … Continue reading
Adjust For The Humidity, But Don’t Use It As An Excuse
Judging from the national weather maps, much of the country has the same hot and humid weather we have in Michigan right now. Even at 6:30AM I’m dripping with sweat after my first mile. When it’s that humid I do adjust my … Continue reading
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Volkslaufe Celebrates 35 Years! In Many Ways It’s The Same, In Many It’s Different.
One of the most popular races in Michigan turned 35 this year. Since 1976, July 4th has meant it’s Volkslaufe time in Frankenmuth. Volkslaufe is German for “People’s race” and that’s what it is. This race is for the people of Frankenmuth, … Continue reading
Solstice Run Was Hilly But Fun
Great Tech shirt from a great event. I will definitely do this race again. Today was the 2010 Solstice Run in downtown Northville, MI. I’ve heard of this run for years but never made it a point to try it. After today, … Continue reading
The Art of Running 