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Blog: Motivation
Achey Brakey Heart
The human heart in both the figurative and literal sense has been an inspiration for many, from poets to the popstars. Thanks to science we know a lot more about our lil’ tickers than we did 100 years ago and its pretty freaking cool. Let me introduce you to the leanest, meanest pumping machine – […]
What is SAD?
Are you one of the many DMV residents who are officially over winter? I am, and honestly it has not been that bad! Sure cozy sweaters, snowy runs and hot cocoa are great, but for many the winter season brings on symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression […]
Mighty Miles
This week we are kicking off a contest with our friends at Mighty Meals. The contest is you doing what you already do (run) but this will add a superhero flair to the whole event. Here is what you need to do; go out for your run and at some point get a picture of you […]
Marine Corps Marathon Training with Ken Zambito
While running the Mississippi Blues Marathon in Jackson, Mississippi Ken fell into step with another runner who noticed and commented on his Boston to Big Sur shirt. The two struck up a conversation and ran together for the next 20 miles where they learned they were both working on running marathons in all 50 States. […]
Dear Runner, It’s not you, it’s me
Dear Runner, It’s not you, it’s me. I know our relationship can be difficult sometimes, there are ups and there are downs, it’s life. Just a few months ago you thought I was freezing you out, but thankfully you stuck with it, and after a few weeks we warmed up to each other again (and […]
MCM Training with Tracy Hale
At the age of 37 Tracy Hale wanted to get healthy so she quit smoking and started running. Her first move was to join a boot camp for women and through that experience she ran her first 5K and was hooked. The longest distance Tracy has run is the Zooma Half Marathon and now she […]
Track with the DC Front Runners
DC Front Runners have hosted spring track workouts for the past few years, their season kicks off in early April and wraps up at the end of May or early June. This spring Front Runners have been meeting every Wednesday evening at the Banneker Track with the objective is to gain some speed for a […]
Boys and Girls Club Trains for Parkway 5K
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington may not be the obvious training hub that comes to mind when thinking of youth running, but something special is going on there. One of the perks of the Alexandria location is the opportunity for kids to train and run the George Washington Parkway Classic 5K. Matt […]
A Journey to Run Again
Hi, I’m Evelyn! I am a blind distance runner from Alexandria, VA. Other than running, I also enjoy skiing, boxing, and many other outdoor recreational activities. I ran in high school as a sighted runner, but as I went blind I did not think that I would be able to run again. Recently, after moving to the […]
Coach’s Corner: It’s All About You
Our team motto for the American University track and cross country teams during the 2014-2015 season came from the legendary track coach and founder of Nike, Bill Bowerman: “Coaches don’t make athletes, athletes make themselves”. Whether you are an established athlete who is trying to break four minutes in the mile or a novice runner looking […]