Do you run outside in the winter?
Regularly, especially this time of year, I’m asked: “Do you go outside and run?” My answer, invariably, goes something like this: “Sure, I do the same thing you do. I put on a jacket, a […]
Author: Roger Hollis
Air Force veteran, a veteran of 30+ years in the corporate world. Published in Medical Devices magazine. Illustrator for "1000 Ways in 1000 Days" available on Amazon. Long time runner. Author of "Running Log" also available on Amazon
The Holidays are over
The Holidays are over, Everyone has gotten fat. Time to run a mile, (Don’t forget your hat). If you can’t run a mile, Then a half mile will do. If you can’t run a half […]
New Years Resolutions: Expectation vs Reality
“Well, for my New Years resolution, I think I’m going to start running” says the overweight, smoking, 42 year old CPA sitting in the bar drinking his 3rd beer talking to his buddy sitting next […]
New Years Resolution
Holidays are almost over. Thanksgiving’s leftover turkey is all gone. Christmas presents have been purchased, opened (returned?) and the Christmas tree has dried out and is ready to be discarded. So, one day left, New […]
Holidays; a time for family gatherings (and diplomacy)
Running tests our endurance and our speed, holidays test our patience. For every family member who supports our passion, there are others who think we’re nuts. Here are some less than diplomatic comebacks for those […]
Weight training, hah;
I was talking to a person at a recent networking event and, after introductions; I asked him what he did. As it turns out, he manages a local fitness center and provided weight training, resistance […]
All I want for X-mas:
X-mas is coming, the wallets getting thin, Got to buy some running gear, not sure where to begin. All I want for Christmas said the runner to her hubby. “Another pair of running socks and […]
It’s only cold if you’re standing still!
Well, it’s that time of year again. Once again, the inevitable questions are asked. “Since you’re a runner, what do you do in the wintertime when it’s cold?” Frankly, I do the same thing you […]
Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner (you wish!)
Well I’m sure that many of you runners and part-time runners have signed up to do a Turkey Trot next Thursday morning. Well, good for you. You’ll be joining the thousands who, in hopes of burning […]
Spring Forward, Fall Back
We all know the mantra, Spring Forward, Fall Back, meaning set your clocks ahead one hour in the Spring when Daylight Savings time starts and set it one hour back in the Fall when Daylight […]