Once again, this week turned out to be a pretty solid week of training. I have fallen back on my new mantra of “keep showing up” to keep myself from letting myself off easy. MondayContinue reading
Month: April 2018
Permanent Remembrance
Each April 24th, I stop and remember the events of one of the most forgotten and at the same time, most controversial genocides of the 20th century. As an Armenian, even if only a quarter,Continue reading
Running Deeper – Week 3 of 16 San Francisco Marathon Training
This week felt solid, especially finishing it off with a fairly well-executed race as workout at the end of the week. Monday 60 minutes with 30 second hard effort intervals near the end I hadContinue reading
Reedy River 10k 2018 – Race Recap
Race #144 10k #12 2018 Race #5 2018 10k #1 Reedy River 10k #5 Since I am focusing on marathon training, serious marathon training, all races this training cycle will be run as workouts ofContinue reading
Coaching Decision
For most of my running career, I have been self-coached. When first starting, this made perfect sense. Many runners never hire a coach and make significant gains. I made gains for a few years andContinue reading
Running Deeper – Week 2 of 16 San Francisco Marathon Training
Rubber met the road this week, the first week of this training plan where I also had a full schedule at school. My crash at the end of the week shows me that I needContinue reading
Student Activism
Before February 14, 2018 the only people who knew Emma Gonzalez were those of her immediate circle, her friends, her family, her teachers. The horrific mass shooting at her high school, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, launchedContinue reading
Running Deeper – Week 1 of 16, San Francisco Marathon
Next week I have a post planned on my decision to return to my old coach. For now, I will reflect on the first week of marathon training, the first week with coach generated plans.Continue reading
Good News
Two weeks ago today, I received news that years ago and even a little bit recently, I thought I would never hear. My administrator came into my room during bus holding to tell me congratulations.Continue reading
Running Deeper – Base Building Week 6 of 6
Those six weeks passed much more quickly than I imagined. Since I am writing this post on Monday, the first day of San Francisco training with my old coach, self-coaching works less than well forContinue reading