What We Think About When We Think About Running
byMark Twain was not a runner, at least to my knowledge. But I think of this Mark Twain quote nearly every time I go…
RUNNING
The Mountain-Climbing Lobster And Other Stories
byAs you’re probably well aware, another holiday season is almost here. Every year around this time, I start getting this nagging voice in the…
My Friend Says It’s The Greatest Race In The World
byJust after the crest of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest and highest climb of the New York City Marathon, around Mile 1.0, one of…
How I Look Running By Myself Vs. When I Appear In Race Photos
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How To Make Chip Drink
byLast Sunday, while running on a trail through the forest, I ate what I estimate was my 1,500th Clif Blok. Or 2,000th, who knows….
Perceived Size Of Rock In Shoe Vs. Actual Size Of Rock In Shoe
byThis is not a metaphor for anything; just something that happened to me last week. Or maybe it is a metaphor, I guess (More…
The Rut 50K: A Race Report
byHigh on the east ridge of Lone Peak, at about 10,500 feet or so, The Rut 50K started to feel like a cartoon, in…
What Happens When I Take Off My Shirt While Running On A Hot Day
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17 Hill-Climbing Strategies
byThere you are, at the bottom of a hill, on foot, or on your bike, or on skis, ready to start up. But are…
“Parking Lot Laps”: A Rationale
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You (Probably) Can’t Everest Mt. Everest
byMaybe you’re familiar with this thing known as “Everesting,” in which maniacs people pick a hill of a certain height and bicycle or run…
Going Fast, Going Far
byEven when I was just taping off my steps before the race started, I was comparing myself to the other runners. I don’t remember…
26 Useful Facts About Running
by1. It is OK to take breaks while running. Sometimes breaks last a few seconds, and sometimes they last a few years. 2. There…
7 Illustrations About Running
byIn writing and illustrating my new book, I Hate Running and You Can Too, I wanted to tackle lots of the “whys” and “hows”…
People Who Get To Decide What The Point Of All Your Running Is
by(from Chapter 8, “Write Your Own Definition of Success,” in my new book, I Hate Running and You Can Too, available via bookstores and…
The Zen Of Running
by(from chapter 11, “There Are No ‘Hacks,’” in my new book, I Hate Running and You Can Too, available via bookstores and Amazon here)…
I Hate Running
by[NOTE: To mark the publication of my new book, I Hate Running and You Can Too, on March 16th, I’m re-posting the original essay…
Chart: How To Talk To People About Their Favorite Outdoor Activities
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Announcing My New Running Book (+ Free Stuff If You’re Fast)
byTO GET RIGHT TO THE POINT: I have a new book coming out March 16th. It’s called I Hate Running and You Can…
10 Post-Workout Recovery Methods That Haven’t Been Proven To Work … Yet
byYou’ve just clicked the “Stop” button on your watch, or done your last burpee, or put away your bike. You’re catching your breath, a…
Solitaire
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The Year Of Making Your Own Fun Run
by[Note: 2020 is the tenth year of my blog at Semi-Rad.com, and since I started it, I’ve been fortunate to get to do…
The Loop Routes That Don’t Show Up On The Map
byLast Friday afternoon, I locked my bike to a sign next to the trail and tried to convince myself it wasn’t that hot—it was…
17 Training Myths, Addressed By A Running Coach
byEver wondered about something running-related and looked for an answer on the internet? It can be very confusing: questionable advice, mansplaining, conspiracy theories, products…
Running Is So Simple
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When I Go Running, Some Days
byyesterday, for instance (More stuff like this on my Instagram)
Some Strava Features That Would Boost My Self-Esteem And General Morale
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