Lake Running FAQ

In a continuing collaboration with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about taking advantage of your location for the month of December. This week, I’ll answer some common questions about running over the surface of a local lake. First, the...

The 12 Days of Fitness

I have no idea if this is going to be something that is worthwhile or not, but I signed up anyway. Pat Rigsby & Dax Moy are putting on “The 12 Days of Fitness” where you will be able to download (for free) a plethora of articles, videos and podcasts...

This Week Last Year: Food and Winter

This week last year, I had food on my mind and was starting to notice that winter was quickly coming on. I shared some research that found that dieting may not be the right solution to obesity. The study compared obese women who partook in a fitness program compared...

Do not let your first race intimidate you

Photo by Joe ShlabotnikSome people find it intimidating to register for a road race, especially if it is their first one. There really is no need to be nervous. I recommend registering for a road race as soon as you think that you could possibly finish it (or even...

USATF National Club Cross Country Championships

The USATF National Club Cross Country Championships are this Saturday morning (December 8th) in Voice of America Park in West Chester, Ohio. Then men will be racing 10 kilometers, and the women will be racing 6 kilometers. Good luck to the Dirigo runners who are...

Taking advantage of your yard

In a continuing collaboration with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about taking advantage of your location for the month of December. Scott begins this month’s series by describing some ways to make use of outdoor space, specifically your...