Uisge Beatha

Finding time to run is a challenge with hectic schedules, so I usually find the best time to run is during lunch. This can somewhat limit w...

Feels a little weird to be reviewing a watch, but honestly there are a lot of features that go into a decent training watch and I think this...

I know I'm breaking out of my box here. It used to be I was a one-shoe guy, the Brooks Adrenaline. But lately I've been branching ...

Last week I tried to ease back into training, but was slowed down a little by a tight hamstring. I decided to not push it and opted for som...

Well it's been a while since I did a race report as I haven't raced since the Bolder Boulder. The summer training has been weird wh...

Not wanting the grass to grow under my feet this past long weekend I convinced myself to head out the door on Saturday for one last long run...

I am in the midst of an "extended taper" for my half-marathon coming up on September 13. After feeling ill last week, this week ha...

One of the biggest variables I have yet to dial in for racing/training is my hydration strategy. As a result I'm always looking for new ...

I know, it's been more than a month since my last post. There are no excuses for that lack of activity, but frankly I haven't even ...

Full disclosure: I will never, ever, even come close to even considering running Badwater. I am a full on heat wuss, my body just is not ha...

Man I love running on the trails! Check out the awesome descent awaiting me after I crested the Black Bear trail at Golden Gate State Park ...

My Father's Day was awesome! The day started with Kashi Autumn Wheat cereal with blueberries, that stuff is great! Then we were all off ...

After a pretty intense 2 month race season, I'm taking a bit of a break from hardcore training. Ironically I'm feeling almost as tir...

What can I say about the Bolder Boulder other than "Awesome!" I came within 17 seconds of my sub-40 goal, which I thought going in...

Well it was inevitable I suppose, last week I finally broke down and bought a bike. I have been wanting one for some time now as I dreamed ...

There were scattered showers throughout the day on Saturday, and by Saturday night the sky had really opened up. But, having endured the De...

First off, my time for this race was 3:16:04, so no Boston qualifier yet. It was certainly disappointing not making my goal for this race, ...

The hay is in the barn and the taper's done. I succeeded in keeping my mileage low these past two weeks with 46 miles last week and 32 ...

With the running of the Boston Marathon this Monday I have been a little preoccupied lately with this historic race. Monday's race was ...

Well since my last post dealt with my running doldrums I think it is about time I gave an update. I'm officially fired up again! The h...