Our 10 Favorite Running Posts of 2019 + Enter to Win!

Path makes great running clothing!

Convince at least one person per year to convert to a more healthy life style and to running regularly.

The one thing I am still learning as an runner and an athlete is to enjoy my journey as much as crossing the finish line.

I learned to try new sports to supplement my running like cycling and skiing

Like Mike Tyson said "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face. " my plans for my races were not good enough and I will do better to commit to training and get the job done.

It’s OK to have your plan go out the window on race day.

I learned that there is pain in the forecast for all of us!!!!

My experience in 2019 led me to the conclusion that successful running or any other physical endeavor is consistency in training over time. Even after long breaks your body will readapt quickly but best to just be consistent to avoid pendulum swings in training.

I learned this year to pace myself when running 10K+ distances. Used to try to push myself hard the first 1-2 miles of any run but could never progress much. After I’ve learned to pace myself to stay in aerobic, been seeing my time drop almost every month consistently. :)

In 2019 I learned to judge the success of an ultra trail race based on the experience as a whole – rather than PR or top 3 or pace per mile. The entire multi-day process in a beautiful nature setting and did I have fun? Was it something I can look back on and smile – no matter what race day conditions, speed (or lack thereof) unfolded on race day. Appreciate the journey.

Training specificity made a huge difference in my trail races this year. If your race has a lot of vert, then get out and do a lot of vert !

Training specificity made a huge difference in my trail races this year. If your race has a lot of vert, then get out and do a lot of vert !

I learned I can run 50 miles at one time. Now I believe I can run 100 miles at one time in 2020.

I learned what it means to be trusted as leader on group rides and runs. Through this opportunity I gained a much deeper respect and admiration for those who do it year round. Trying to divide my mind to focus on my personal effort while also directing the group to make the correct turn, moderate their pace, or just chat someone up was a real challenge.

Tenacity is it, across the long haul simply staying in the fight is what is needed to ultimately “win” and reach your goals.

After Training for my 7th ultra, I realized I understand the physical elements of training, but I underestimated how seminal mental preparedness is—you have to get to that point where the physical and the mental are one.