by Mike Rezl | Apr 2, 2017 | Running in Real Life
“No one fucks with someone who runs 26.2 miles for fun” We’re closing in on spring marathon season. Whether Boston this month or a local race next, you’re all in at this point. You’re tough and you’re tired. Your metabolism is high and you’re hungry all the time....
by Mike Rezl | Mar 5, 2017 | Running in Real Life
“Tough runs don’t last but tough runners do” It’s time for Part 2 in my mini-series designed for all you out there training for a marathon – especially your first marathon. In this mini-series, I’m taking you through all 26.6 miles of a marathon – plus the...
by Mike Rezl | Feb 5, 2017 | Running in Real Life
“Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about yourself you can learn in 26.2 miles” Who’s training for a marathon this year? Who’s thinking about training for a marathon this year? Who’s for sure not training for a marathon this year…but maybe, possibly might end up...
by Mike Rezl | Apr 10, 2016 | Running in Real Life
“Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching” A runner has been banned from this year’s Boston Marathon and all future B.A.A. (Boston Athletic Association) events, apologizes, says she meant no harm, and has supporters who feel bad for her and...
by Mike Rezl | Mar 27, 2016 | Running in Real Life, Uncategorized
“Rest. Relax. Repeat” The marathon taper. In my seven years of running full marathons, the taper has been something I dread. One of those things I know is going to happen and I can’t control it – right up there with chafing, stomach trouble and the cry-worthy long...