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I’m Just a Lowly Jogger

July 5, 2016By y2kemo

The other day I was a having a conversation with a group of people when the topic of running came up. I mentioned that I ran and one dude followed with “How fast?” “About 7:30 pace when I’m training. A little faster when I race.” I replied. “What’s that, like 5 MPH?” he asked in a seemingly sarcastic tone. “I think it’s about 8 MPH.” I said. “8 MPH? That’s more like jogging. Do you race?” he asked. “I don’t race often. Maybe 3 to 4 races a year.” I said. “Psshh!” he responded looking around the group, “My brother runs a race almost every weekend and he has all kinds of medals to prove it.”

Race bandits run like they stole something

December 17, 2015By y2kemo

A race bandit is someone who participates in a race without paying the entry fee. The bandit runs (or jogs or walks) the course, drinks the water, eats the food, and accepts a medal, all things that have been paid for by other participants. So what’s the reasoning behind the bandit?

For some race bandits, money is a motivator. For others, running as a bandit is a principle-based decision. To get a better understanding of these running free riders let’s take a closer look at the arguments.

A Deer, a Dude, and a Creepy Runner

January 21, 2015By y2kemo

This winter, instead of running in the evening I’ve opted to get my run on before the sun (and my family) wakes up. One particular morning I rose from the dead around 5AM, got dressed, put on all kinds of reflective gear, and headed out the door where the temps were in the upper 20s and the wind was playing all of the neighborhood chimes. Having run the same route for the past several weeks I decided I’d try a slightly altered route to pick up a few extra miles.

Should You Race to Win or PR?

January 19, 2012By y2kemo

In the height of my running I trained to compete. I ran intervals, hills, speed, and long distance. I did pushups and situps. I ate right. I did all of this to win.

My hard work paid off. First, I began placing in my age group at 5Ks. Then 10Ks. After a while I began placing in the overalls. Third, second, and eventually, and only once I might add, I won a 5K.

Now, years later, I am slowly gaining my competitive fervor. This time around, something has changed a bit. I run each race to win, but not against others. I race to PR.

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