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Two Years of Predawn Runner, and the Renewed Vision

Published on May 17, 2012 By Greg

After two years of Predawn Runner, it’s time to look back on some of the top posts and share some thoughts on future directions.

What I Think About “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running”

Published on May 2, 2012 By Greg

Fiction writer Haruki Murakami strays from his core to talk a bit about his running and what it means to his life in this somewhat sloppy but still easy to read work. It’s not a training guide by any means, but rather a reminder of the positive central role that running can play in the chaotic life.

Running Ahead of the Sun Encourages Pursuit of Your Athletic Dreams

Published on April 19, 2012 By Greg

Part marathon training advice and part life coaching, Running Ahead of the Sun portrays the journey from injury to a shocking success at the 2012 Towpath Marathon. It is now available in print and for the Kindle from Amazon.

Book Review – Running with the Buffaloes

Published on April 8, 2012 By Greg

Running with the Buffaloes provides a suspenseful look into the training and challenges faced in the upper echelons of college cross country. The age of the book only enhances its value, as we can now look at what’s become of the featured athletes.

Predawn Profile – Laura Gorjanc Pizmoht (The Salty One)

Published on April 4, 2012 By Greg

Laura Gorjanc Pizmoht (aka The Salty One) has accomplished a lot already as a lawyer, runner, and now mother. But with some pretty ambitious goals ahead of her, she is worth getting to know more about.

The Ten Commandments of Predawn Running

Published on March 21, 2012 By Greg

These are the 10 Commandments of Predawn Running. Bind them to your mind, let them flow through your legs…

Running Builds Character – Willpower and Focus

Published on February 29, 2012 By Greg

Having the willpower to maintain focus amid all the distractions of daily life is a rare commodity these days. Fortunately, if you are a runner, you have a ready-made environment for building this differentiating skill.

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.