by Mike Rezl | Jan 15, 2015 | Running in Real Life
“The faster you run, the faster you’re done” There’s a type of speed intervals I’ve been doing a couple years now. I didn’t find it on any running websites or blog; it’s something I came up with on my own when I became addicted to PRs and placing in races. Right now,...
by Mike Rezl | Jan 11, 2015 | Running in Real Life
“You never forget your first” Spring is just around the corner! I know it doesn’t feel that way right now, especially if you live in a city that experiences winter weather, but it’s actually not that far off. As we inch closer to spring, we’re also getting closer to...
by Mike Rezl | Nov 26, 2014 | Running in Real Life
“Be thankful for quality competitors who push you to your limits” One of the best things about running is that anyone can do it. It’s not a sport only for those who have the luxury of time and can train hours every day. Not something a person has to naturally be good...
by Mike Rezl | Sep 20, 2014 | Running in Real Life
“Powered by bits” Today, I broke the cardinal rule of racing, something I frequently advise people against: I tried something new the morning of a race. Gasp! Yes, it’s true. I made one change to my morning race-day ritual – Energy Bits. I’ve been curious about Energy...
by Mike Rezl | Jul 11, 2014 | Running in Real Life
“If you think a minute goes by fast, you’ve never been on a treadmill” I feel like I haven’t blogged about running in awhile – that feels so wrong! Pondering the topic I should address got me thinking about all the questions I get asked about running. A lot of them...
by Mike Rezl | May 21, 2014 | Running in Real Life
“Getting lost? I prefer to think of it as, ‘Going exploring’” Remember when I said the taper is the hardest part of marathon training? Time to talk about, what I feel is the second-hardest part of training, and this one’s applicable to any distance, not...