Encouraged by this improvement, at the beginning of 2014 I decided I would setup a running plan that would get me through the Army Ten Miler (ATM) in October.  The ATM is “that” race for me.  Having signed up for it three previous times, I was never well enough to show up for the race. …

I’ve decided to start a blog that will be informative (run/workout stats including blood oxygen levels and pulse), confrontative (mostly with myself) and contemplative (hopefully). Being a runner isn’t easy under the best of circumstances.  We are pushing the body, our legs, our heart and our lungs outside of their comfort zones.  When we push ourselves…