Keeping the "Positive Factor"

When Raffa Nadal beat Roger Federer on Sunday in their epic final match of Wimbledon 2008, he was asked by a stunned and grateful John McEnroe afterwards how he kept going, especially when, after being up two sets to none, he found himself tied at two sets a piece....

Knowing when to say "when"

Well, it happened. The inevitable? Perhaps. I was hoping not. I now have developed tendinitis in my left leg. I have had this before and it’s real challenge to treat. It’s one of those things that you just have to let rest, and yes, resting means NO...

A day of sports for the Ages

Today I am listening to my body and taking a rest day. After my long run yesterday late afternoon, I woke up with soreness in my calves. I took a long walk with the dog this morning and did a little bit of light yoga.I am still so inspired by the sporting events this...

Getting back to business

I’m home back in Boston today from the long holiday weekend. I did a long run today and felt like it was back to business, being in my own area and running the paths that are so familiar to me. I did about 10 and felt okay but my body feels tired. I started...

The Run at Home

I’m visiting my family this holiday weekend and I have a regular route when I am home. It’s not very long; only about 4 miles, but it gets the job done and keeps me running. Right now, I feel like it’s more about running regularly than necessarily...