by Webmaster | Apr 13, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Here are my written responses to the questions Connie Comiso put to a panel of coaches at the Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club annual membership dinner on April 11, 2025. I viewed the panel discussion partly as an exercise in listening to Connie, the other coaches, and...
by Webmaster | Apr 8, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Most of these stretches employ gentle movement stretching, which extends limbs gently towards their full range of motion, without discomfort. The cues are bold (below); details (in regular font) can be verbalized if needed for clarification; the number of repetitions...
by Webmaster | Apr 8, 2025 | Meditation
In our course on the seven effectiveness habits, I’ve used the terms “inner” and “outer” without defining what I mean. The outer world is delimited by the five senses: seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, smelling. The inner world is delimited by the mind. The mind is...
by Webmaster | Apr 8, 2025 | Racing
Experienced runners usually have a pre-and post-race routine, including the following checklist of race day items they’ll need to feel comfortable before and after the race. Race Clothes. Staying comfortable and as cool as possible should be bywords. Long sleeve...
by Webmaster | Apr 6, 2025 | Racing
Everything we do in life is preceded by a private, mental conversation. In the weeks before a marathon, for example, your thoughts could represent competing ways of pacing the race, e.g., start fast or slow. Your thinking always decides the issue. You could be...
