Running is my passion

Overview I finally get it…our bodies are great at adapting to physical stressors.  When we do the same workout over and over, our bodies adapt to it; and it gets easier and easier to do.  Eve...

https://billonion.wordpress.com/2011/06/05/intervals-keep-your-body-guessing/

Going into the Cleveland Marathon, I had four goals: Complete marathon training without any injuries – Check Run the marathon without any injuries – Check Beat my time from last year (4:35) �...

https://billonion.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/three-out-of-four-aint-bad/

It is two weeks until the Cleveland Marathon (May 15, 2011).  Now it is time for me to taper down my training and get plenty of rest for the big day. Going into this marathon, I have a few goals...

https://billonion.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/two-weeks-to-race-day/

I talk to a lot of people about running. I talk to new runners; I talk to people who run as part of a weight loss program; I even to the cagey veteran runners. Everybody has their opinions about ...

https://billonion.wordpress.com/2011/03/19/my-top-five-priorities-for-running/

Speed workouts are the dirtly little secret to running. I added them to my workouts somewhere between my first 1/2 marathon and my first full marathon. Speed workouts tax you body in ways that yo...

https://billonion.wordpress.com/2011/03/06/speed-workouts-will-kick-your-arse/

Welcome to my blog! I have created this to share my running and training experiences as a middle aged runner. I hope that my stories inspire you as well as help you avoid some of the mistakes I h...

https://billonion.wordpress.com/2011/02/25/my-humble-beginnings/