Get fit or die trying
This is something you hear all the time, but it is an important thing to remember even when training. When you’re out running, you should be out running for a reason. Time again coaches have stressed that quality is always Continue reading Running Tip: Run your own race
This review will be a bit unique because I’ll be reviewing both Eric Orton‘s book “The Cool Impossible” and a training/book signing/Q&A event put on by the wonderful folks at Zozi at the Sports Basement in San Francisco. Why the Continue reading Book Review: The Cool Impossible
So on Thursday I rolled into Ultimate Fitness ready to rock, but a bit cautious. I’ve been breaking a lot of rules in terms of increasing run frequency in order to try and make my CIM less painful. However, the Continue reading Workout: Triples & a brick
A while back a friend of mine was telling me how he never drinks while running. At the time, well, it blew my mind. I couldn’t understand it. I was looking around for some kind of decent hydration solution (see Continue reading Running Tip: Clear your regulator
No, I haven’t been hacked. What is a dedicated minimalist guy doing reviewing a super padded trail running shoe? Turns out that sometimes minimalism is in the form, not the structure. But first, some history. When I first saw a Continue reading Gear Review: HOKA ONE ONE Stinson Evo Trail
And if you believe that, I have a few acres of pristine, swamp free land to sell you in Florida. Still, it was worth asking, as I was coming into the day somewhat injured. Not especially, and due completely to Continue reading Meditation and donuts day at ultimate fitness
It is amazing how sometimes your trainer knows you better than you know yourself. I came into the gym today in a foul mood. Why? No idea. I was just grumpy. I wanted to push iron. I wanted angry workout Continue reading Row, Row, Rosanna, Fifties
So due to various circumstances beyond the ken of mortal panthers, I’ve managed to miss 2 workouts in a row. I “made them up” but you and I both know that working out by myself didn’t have nearly the effect Continue reading Some light legwork at Gino’s, a few double-unders
Sac Fitness Fairy – 2013 Biggest Loser Challenge The Sacramento Fitness Fairy is challenging you to join a Biggest Loser Challenge. Here are the details: How: Send all contact information to sacfitnessfairy@gmail.com. Please include: name, phone number, email, short term goal, Continue reading Sac Fitness Fairy: Biggest Loser Contest
Dean Karnazes is an amazing human being. Generally Ultra Runners have “something” inside them that lets them deal with the hardships of training for and running long distances, but Dean takes that to another level. It is almost as though Continue reading Book Review: Ultra Marathon Man
