Category Archives: training

Today’s Numberz: Another 6 miles on the road

After work wrapped up for the day, it was time to hit the river front path again in Sacramento around 5pm. I decided to head the opposite direction from the previous day and made my way where I was trying … Continue reading

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Today’s Numberz: 7 speedy miles in Sacramento

I used to travel a LOT for work. I’m fortunate to not have to do that anymore. But May has been filled with trips to points across the country for a particular project, and the logistics have made continuing my … Continue reading

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Today’s Numberz: A scramble to find my next 26.2

I’ve already achieved quite a few of my running goals for the year: PR and break 1:40 in a half marathon PR and break 3:50 in a full marathon Run my first 10k in more than 25 years (a late … Continue reading

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Race Recap: 2013 Rockford 10k and a second place age-group finish

It’s been more than 25 years since I’ve run a 10k (heck, I was still in seventh grade, I think). So while I have a lot of rituals for half marathons and marathons, I don’t really have any for a … Continue reading

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Today’s Numberz: 7 whirlwind days, and too many early mornings

Monday It all started last Sunday when I had to catch a flight to Philadelphia on Mother’s Day evening. Late evening flight and very late evening arrival at my hotel. Then I was scheduled to have an all-day ride-along with … Continue reading

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Today’s Numberz: 3 goals for the Rockford 10k

Well, tomorrow’s the Rockford 10k as part of their marathon and half marathon series of races. And it will be my first 10k in more than 25 years. Looks like it’s going to be a little hot and humid, too. … Continue reading

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Today’s Numberz: 500 consecutive days of running

500 straight days for me? Nope. At least not yet. Or ever? But a fellow Daily Miler hit a pretty significant milestone today. He reached his 500th consecutive day of running. Give it up for Jim S. I know a lot of … Continue reading

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