by PavementRunner | Feb 25, 2013 | Training
When training for an Ultra, running on back-to-back days can be tough and intimidating. I am in no way a pro on how to approach these, but I have some experience and have found what CAN help. This past weekend was my big build up for my 50 mile training plan. I had a...
by PavementRunner | Feb 19, 2013 | Training
I’m having issues with my computer, so instead of a recap from race weekend filled with wonderful photos and PR dreams, let’s take a look at what I have coming up next. This Saturday I’ll be running an Ultra. Yep, 6 days after a half marathon PR,...
by PavementRunner | Feb 15, 2013 | Humor, Twitter
Updated for 2015 I created a hashtag and image called #RunnerCandyHearts for Valentine’s Day (2013)… sort of a play on “runner pick up lines” but imagined them on those little candy hearts. I know some of them are too long to fit, but just go...
by PavementRunner | Feb 12, 2013 | Training
Half marathons are tricky (for me). It’s a distance that is long enough to test endurance, but short enough to cause trouble. You can easily sprint out of the gates at a faster than comfortable pace and find yourself at mile 10 “gassed” and done. But...
by PavementRunner | Feb 6, 2013 | Reviews & Giveaways, Twitter
UPDATED: Winner announced at bottom — giveaway closed. We’re a few days into February, but it’s never to late to introduce a monthly challenge. Last month, we targeted running lots of miles. This month, we’ll focus on sharing your running experience...
by PavementRunner | Jan 20, 2013 | Training
Yes, I had a SUPER weekend, but we’ll get to that later in the post. First, let’s start with the Oakland Running Festival course preview run. Saturday morning, we all met up at the See Jane Run store in Rockridge. The Oakland Marathon had organized a 9...