Running

I am publishing my running log to give you some insight into how I train. Wed 01/21/2026   9:01 AM Run/Walk 2.22 miles. Avg Pace 13:08 Avg Heart Rate 136 BMP. I did a run/walk for the first mile. I started with a walk and then did a short run until my chest felt tight.

The following are running tips that work for me. Hopefully you can use some of these tips to improve your running performance. Goals I believe in setting goals, short term and long term, to keep me motivated. Each time I complete a goal it gives me the confidence to set new goals.   Short -term

    I ran my first marathon, the Baystate Marathon in Lowell Ma at the age of 41. My finishing time was 4 hours 35 minutes. My primary goal was to finish. My training plan was simple. I would keep extending the length of my training runs until I could finish 18 miles. I figured

Running Clubs are not just for fast runners! I highly recommend joining a local running club. From my experience with multiple clubs, my only regret is not having joined one sooner.  Benefits of Joining a Local Running Club: Meet other runners in your area Weekly track workouts Group runs for club members Participate in club

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According to the Clevland Clinic : Afib (atrial fibrillation) is an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that begins in the upper chambers (atria) of your heart. With Afib, your heart’s electrical system doesn’t work as it should. Instead of a steady, regular pattern of electrical impulses firing, many different impulses fire rapidly at the same time. My heart