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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.

Running Builds Character – Patience

Published on May 9, 2012 By Greg

Patience is a rare virtue in today’s world, where society makes instant gratification so easy to achieve in so many areas of life. But it is still essential, and few activities help us build it better than running does.

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.

We’re All Runners Here – The Boston Marathon’s Charity Entries

Published on April 12, 2012 By Greg

Chuck Engle, world record holder for the most marathon wins, has taken a shot at the charity runners at the Boston Marathon. Here are at least seven reasons why he is wrong.

The Predawn Runner Book – Running Ahead of the Sun

Published on April 9, 2012 By Greg

I’m pleased to announce the completion of my first book. Focusing on the 2011 fall marathon season, concluding with the Towpath Marathon, Running Ahead of the Sun combines some of the content from this blog with daily training journal entries and selected comments from dailymile to portray the journey from injury to race.

Running at 20,000 to 50,000 Feet – Taking a View of Your Horizons

Published on March 18, 2012 By Greg

It is through maintaining an understanding of our longer-term purpose and goals for our running that we can get through the tough times, and maintain motivation in the face of failure (or, for that matter, success).

Running Helps Your Brain. Now Use It.

Published on March 14, 2012 By Greg

Given all the benefits that running has for our intelligence, it’s a shame we let it go to waste by relying on technology and tools instead of actually thinking more often. Let’s all resolve to put an end to that.

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.

14 Tricks to Jump Start Your Running Mojo

Published on February 22, 2012 By Greg

In the midst of a long training season, it’s not unusual to lose your running mojo. Here are 14 ways you can gain it back, including reassessing your goals and mixing up your routines.