In many ways, being a musician prepared me for my discovery of running. I definitely wouldn’t have dreamed of taking up serious running 15 years ago as a freshman at a conservatory. Chord voicings, transcriptions, ensemble work and theory seemed to occupy most of my time. In retrospect, I probably took music too seriously and didn’t […]
Sorry for the absence of blogging this year. As we approach the end of 2020, I want to give a reflection and an update on my running goals. Last year I made an effort to study more of the mechanical side of running and how I could improve running as a skill. I spent five […]
I made many milestones this year with my running. I welcome you to read my 2019 entries by clicking the links below. I hope my journey inspires you to reach your best potential! 1.) 10,000 Miles 2.) My First Win: The 2019 Queens 5k 3.) Tips for New Parents who are Runners 4.) Running Transformations 5.) Biomechanics, Strengthening and […]
Usually runners spend five full months preparing to run a marathon. For me, these past five months have dealt with running metrics. Why? Since discovering running over five years ago, I have always found ways to improve and run well. However, running a considerable amount of mileage can take a toll on the body. This […]
My running in 2019 took an unexpected turn, but a well needed one. As I wrote in my Running Transformations post, I intended to focus on shorter distances with the goal of setting personal bests from the mile to the half-marathon. Although I won my first race and usually placed top three for my age […]
When I began my running journey five years ago, my research towards self-improvement dealt with the physiology of the body. It took me until 2019 to focus on biomechanics; you know, how you move when you run. After a hard marathon in Kansas City last year, I said, “None of this marathon stuff next year, […]