Tapering for a marathon with Broken Socks

by | Fitness, Personal

Last night I only got a bit over a mile in for a run because one of my socks broke; it kept falling into my shoe under my heel. This is disappointing since it was one of my favorite pairs of socks; oh well, that’s what I get for keeping them around for a good...

Gravatars have been added to comments

by | Run To Win Website

For those visiting the site to read any comments recently, you will have noticed that I have added Gravatars. A gravatar is a globally recognized avatar across many websites. Your image will appear next to your name on any site where you leave a comment after you sign...

Preparing for the Marine Corps Marathon

by | Sports

It is only a few days before I leave for the Virginia/Washington D.C. area to run the Marine Corps Marathon. I have started thinking about my race strategies and what I hope to accomplish. The race’s website, though, leaves a bit to be desired. Their course map...

Strengthening Your Forearms

by | Fitness, Workout Tips

In a continuing collaboration with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about things that deserve more attention throughout the month of October. This week, Scott discusses strengthening your forearms. There are two basic ways to strengthen the...