It’s hard to write about running when 20 children were senselessly gunned down a few days ago. It makes me realize how frivolous running is, and how much a luxury. Think of it! Even a bad bonk, even a run that’s a struggle from start to finish is still a gift because we’re alive, we’re […]

Last night it was 2 degrees outside and the air was sharp and cold, so I escaped to the gym for speedwork on the treadmill. I used to hate the treadmill but I’m beginning to appreciate its charms. I like that I can set it to a pace and run evenly, without slow or fast lapses. I like […]

Well, we did it. We suffered through 16 miles in 9 degree temps. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, either. The funny thing is that the distance didn’t scare us, just the cold. So either we are becoming stronger runners or wimpier Alaskans. We ran along the Coastal Trail, and in open […]