While this book is not technically about running, I’ve wanted to highlight this book for a while. It didn’t take long to convince me, but this book really emphasized my dedication in getting high quality sleep and I’ve seen the effects on my daily energy, ability to face the ups and downs of life and […]
Running Audio
Book of the month: Stronger than the dark by Cory Reese
I had been following Cory Reese since reading Nowhere near first three years ago. I enjoyed listening to that audio book about his running journey from struggling to finish his first marathon to running a 100 miler every month for a year. His style is inspiring and filled with humor which made me smile and […]
DPMR is on The Mile 99 Interview Podcast
Thank you to our friends “down the hill” at The Mile 99 Interview who hosted three members of the board (Renee Elsdon Jacobs, Jack Macy and myself) for a great discussion about the club, its history, its new diversity statement, and plans for 2022. It was a special evening, chatting with Mike Turner, Jessica Harris […]
March Audio of the Month – Your Breath
You’re busy, everyone around you is busy… There are endless opportunities to find stress in life. Letting yourself get carried away by the stress is easy – it takes work to combat the stress. Meditation is a tactic that many athletes rely on, not only to reduce stress, but also to improve athletic performance. […]
February Audio of the Month – “The Joy of Movement” and “‘Till I Collapse”
Still looking for a New year’s resolution? How about group exercise? If you’re not convinced it’s right for you, try listening / reading the book “The Joy of Movement” by Kelly McGonigal. Not only will you learn why group exercise nearly guarantees a dose of happiness for its participants, but also why a running buddy […]
October Audio of the Month – “FloriDada” and “Good to Go”
The right tune can really bring some spunk into your step. While running down Shepherd’s Pass trail at dusk after a long day, “FloriDada” by Animal Collective (169 beats per minute) made me forget my fatigue and literally start dancing down the trail. It’s got a reasonably fast tempo and a strong, driving beat delivered […]
September Audio of the Month – “Fast All the Time” and “Training for the New Alpinism”
Sometimes you don’t know what you need and the same is true for music… During a recent 34-hour push in the mountains, I used a playlist complied by a number of friends to help me stay upbeat in the middle of the night while navigating some obnoxious terrain. My playlist ended up including a lot […]
Audio of the Month – “Endure” by Alex Hutchinson
Sometimes it’s nice to listen to an audio book on a run – not only can it help distract you from the pain/monotony you might be going through, it’s an opportunity to learn something new! Who doesn’t like to multi-task, after all? “Endure” by Alex Hutchinson is worth being on your reading list, whether you […]
July Audio of the Month – Heartbeats and Conor Dwyer
This month’s song of the month is Heartbeats by The Knife. It’s got a quick 176 beats per minute tempo, so for most people, it’s best accompanied by a non-technical descent or flowing single track. It’s also a good one to use if you are experimenting with increasing your pace (many running biomechanics say that […]
March Audio of the Month – “You’ve Got Time” and “Carbohydrates for Ultra Athletes”
If you’ve tried running with a soundtrack from time to time, you’ve probably discovered that it can help give you a kick in the butt and improve your ability to withstand the grind. Studies show that running with music at a tempo slightly higher than your default cadence will actually speed you up! If you […]
