I Tell You, I’m NOT an Athlete…or am I?
Does signing up for a race make you an athlete? Maybe. Maybe not. Does going to church make you a Christian? Maybe. Maybe not. It all depends on the generous vision of the emcee. #runner #athlete #Christian
The Pitfalls of Treadmill Training You’ll Want to Avoid
Painful Lessons Two things happened after I finished a half-marathon two weeks ago. First of all, I realized the importance of trimming one’s toenails adequately BEFORE a race. I don’t do the mani-pedi thing, so I rarely consider my toenails and their needs. Thus, I started my race with the toenail on my right big toe just a wee bit long. When I finished the race, I realized that my toe hurt a little. Imagine my surprise when I removed…
The Truth Behind Treadmill and Fitness App Combinations
Buyer Beware With Christmas around the corner (along with cookies, fudge, and other holiday treats), and the temperatures outside dropping, you might have considered purchasing a treadmill. We purchased a ProForm 995i treadmill from a seller on Craigslist on Black Friday. (I am not an affiliate for any product I mention in this post). After reading reviews and comparison shopping, we made arrangements to drive four hours to pick up a brand-new-in-the-box screaming deal. I spent an equal amount of time…
Running in Calgary, Running to Calvary
Running After a Hiatus After five short days in Bozeman, we headed north to Alberta. Unfortunately, we started late in the day and only made it to a Calgary Wal Mart parking lot the first night of our adventure. I decided that the time had come to get back in shape—I hadn’t run very much for the past three weeks. After a good night’s sleep, I got dressed, laced up my running shoes, grabbed my bear spray and cell phone,…
