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Predawn Profile – Brodie Wise

Published on January 26, 2012 By Greg

After featuring a number of runners highly focused on maximizing their performance through precise and hard-core workouts, this interview with Brodie Wise provides a different perspective – an alternative path to find not only enjoyment but success as a runner.

Why You Will Fail at Your New Year’s Resolution

Published on January 8, 2012 By Greg

No more than 20% of New Year’s resolutions last beyond January. Here are seven fatal flaws that doom such resolutions, and the fixes to keep your commitments on track.

Predawn Profile – Allie Marquis

Published on November 29, 2011 By Greg

In this profile, Allie Marquis of the University of Kansas shares the trials and tribulations of running competitively at a Division IA college, and how she found new energy in completing her first marathon.

If You Want to Raise a Runner, Raise an Athlete

Published on November 13, 2011 By Greg

Encouraging your child to participate in sports throughout their youth creates the habits, physiology, and desire to maintain fitness when they get older.

Predawn Profile – Thomas Neuberger

Published on November 9, 2011 By Greg

A Baltimore resident, his creativity (as evidenced by the designs he has done for various events, such as the Ragnar Del Sol “Where’s the Damn Van?” team), and his ever-more-impressive accomplishments really set Thomas apart as a runner. On top of all that, he is a great guy.

The Season of the Never-Repeating Route

Published on October 21, 2011 By Greg

This runner ran an experiment through the past season to see if he could avoid repeating a route. What did he learn? Well, maybe some lessons that translate well to life in general.

Treating the Taper as an Opportunity to Invest

Published on September 19, 2011 By Greg

When it comes to “the taper”, instead of focusing on negatives such as “reduced mileage,” focus on the positives such as the time you will gain to invest in other activities beneficial to your running. If you are an early morning runner, this should include some more sleep.

Gaining Support for your Running Passion

Published on July 10, 2011 By Greg

When you face challenges in balancing work, life, and running, it is important that you invest in gaining and maintaining the support of your loved ones and, at times, colleagues for your hobby. Here are some tips on how to do so.

“Getting Things Done” around Your Run

Published on June 29, 2011 By Greg

If you run for a passion but not for a living, you probably face a lot of challenges in getting all the training done you want to due to “life” getting in the way. Here is one system that can help you be more effective and efficient with your time, hopefully allowing you to better achieve your running goals in the process.

Rebuilding Predawn Runner – The Plan and the Mantra

Published on May 4, 2011 By Greg

One hundred posts into Predawn Runner, and it is time to unveil a new model and manifesto, with a plan to be better, faster, stronger, and, most importantly, a smarter runner than before.