by Mike Rezl | Apr 16, 2016 | Running in Real Life
“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 2(6.)2” Today, Chris and I leave for Boston. Can’t wait for the sights, the food, the Red Sox, and the time with just me and him before we enter into wedded bliss – and of course, to run the Boston Marathon!! The blog will be...
by Mike Rezl | Apr 10, 2016 | Running in Real Life
“Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching” A runner has been banned from this year’s Boston Marathon and all future B.A.A. (Boston Athletic Association) events, apologizes, says she meant no harm, and has supporters who feel bad for her and...
by Mike Rezl | Mar 27, 2016 | Running in Real Life, Uncategorized
“Rest. Relax. Repeat” The marathon taper. In my seven years of running full marathons, the taper has been something I dread. One of those things I know is going to happen and I can’t control it – right up there with chafing, stomach trouble and the cry-worthy long...
by Mike Rezl | Mar 20, 2016 | Running in Real Life
“I think I’ll go to Boston” The Boston Marathon is only four weeks away. I’ll say that again – the Boston Marathon is only FOUR WEEKS AWAY. Eeekkk! On one hand, it still hasn’t fully sunk in for me that I’m running it. I mean, I’ve been training for several weeks now...
by Mike Rezl | Oct 20, 2015 | Running in Real Life
“Yeah, it’s cold. Suck it up and run anyway.” Up here in my neck of the woods, we’ve been enjoying a really nice fall, including some late, warm weather – 97 degrees 8 days ago, even. However, winter is going to happen. Sorry to burst any bubbles out there. If last...