Essays and Short Notes
From the Archive
Most of these were written at the kitchen table after a run. They are not training instructions—only personal experience and occasional weather worth remembering.
- AUG 17, 2026
ESSAYWhy I Still Run Slowly
No races and no pace targets. Just half an hour set aside for the body and mind.
- AUG 3, 2026
FIELD NOTEFour Miles in Light Rain
The river path was nearly empty. Damp air made breathing easy, though my shoes were thoroughly soaked by the final mile.
- JUL 21, 2026
BEGINNINGHow Slow Is Slow Enough?
You can talk, your breathing settles, and tomorrow's run does not fill you with dread. Those signs are more useful than a fixed pace.
- JUN 29, 2026
EQUIPMENTSix Hundred Miles in Ordinary Shoes
The upper is faded and one heel has worn down. They never made me faster, but they carried me steadily through three seasons.
- MAY 18, 2026
RECOVERYRest Is Part of the Practice
Two extra days off rarely cost anything. Running through pain is far more likely to end a good habit.
- MAR 7, 2026
EQUIPMENTWhy I Stopped Watching the Watch
After switching off the mile alerts, I heard my breathing again and began to notice the sounds beside the road.
- DEC 12, 2025
SEASONSThe First Mile of Winter
The hardest part is leaving a warm room. Once the body wakes, the cold air becomes clean and clarifying.