Author: Michael
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Bad Day? Move On; Good Day? Move On
Good days and bad days are part of the training cycle. Your body will not always perform the way you hope it does, other times it’ll surpise you and perform better than you expected. Often there’s a lesson, but either way, take the lesson and move on. Tomorrow is another day, make the most of…
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Weekly Review, PerfectISH Week
I had a perfectish week. I completed all my workouts as planned and I stayed within my points. I was rewarded with a bit of weight loss. Overall I feel pretty good to get back on track, but it feels like something is missing. I’m a bit worried about camping next week and how that’s…
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The R Word
No, not that R word. While the running and other athletic communities are incredibly supportive, sometimes it’s hard to acknowledge that you’re one of them. Owning these titles is not easy, but once you accept these titles, you start acting like one and great things start happening. You’ll start to identify yourself as a runner…
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Weekly Review: Winter Storm Warning
While we stayed out of the cold in Arizona, I picked up a cold while I was traveling last week and had a bit of my own storm. This cold was different, it feels like it hit me harder, but didn’t linger like others. This week had its ups and downs, this is my take…
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Stay Hydrated
Hydration can be very simple, but you cannot underestimate the importance of it. When you’re working out, especially in the heat, not having enough water and/or electrolytes can lead to dangerous situations. Dehydration (not enough water) and hyponatremia (not enough sodium) are both very real things to be aware of. Luckily I’ve stayed away from…