Articles for Tag: Motivation

So, I'm an inconsistent runner.  The problem is running in the winter.  I hate the cold and hate running in snow and ice.  On the morning drive to work I'll see those die-hard runners plowing through drifts ordelicately tip-toeing across patches of snow packed ice.  Shaking my head I'll smile and wait for spring to give me the motivation to get out, lace up my shoes, and take off...

Every runner had to start somewhere. The best ultra-marathon runner did not start out running huge distances. If you are considering running your first race, there are a few things you should know....

For many years I've lived and worked near some of the most spectacular coastal trails in this southwestern corner of the country. I would occasionally plan a day to hike segments here and there, or would escort an out of town visitor to the see the views, but would still miss whole sections. Then I started running....