On 17 November, 2013 Batman Bananaboat (my baby brother) turned 30 1/2. And he ran his first 15km. In the oldest city in the Netherlands. In butt freezing temperatures. I’m taking 92% of the credit for this stroke of brilliance. Why? Rewind 7 months. I am not perfect at remembering birthdays, but when I do, … Read More →
I’ve been asked before why I like running. I could answer with some eloquent spiel about how it allows me to achieve unparalleled mental clarity or renders a tremendous feeling of personal accomplishment, but the real joy is that I can fall off the track and pick right back up without a gaggle of pissed … Read More →
Some people like silence and solitude when they run to allow total focus and de-stress. I’m in the other camp – the believers in the scientific fact music can actually improve your distance running performance. Not just any ditty will do either, because which songs are on your playlist affects your pace and your attitude. Given … Read More →
While I try to stay up on current advice for best nutrition pre and post run, sometimes I think you just gotta listen to your body. I felt like drinking a tub of chocolate milk today. What’s your favourite post-run recovery snack or drink? Even though training for the Seven Hills Run was slow this week in terms … Read More →
Jam-packed June is coming to a close, and with it, all the procrastinating and excuses of bad weather that have kept me from getting in any solo runs this year. Today was the day! It wasn’t pretty, but I finished and I’m still standing. As it turns out, all I needed was some good motivation, … Read More →