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Yesterday at 3:02 PM  I have had a lot of time to think lately on my longer runs and I have been reflecting back on this journey.

Yesterday at 10:28 AM  It's the last week of the Race to Bayshore program as our runners prepare for their races on Saturday. Coach Lisa is giving the team a special challenge this week.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Why can’t I just enjoy what was a great moment, a great sign of progress over the 2012 version of me?

Monday, May 13, 2013  Coach Lisa gives the Race to Bayshore gang their Week 15 assignments. Only two weeks to go!

Monday, May 06, 2013  For the most part, the training is over and the taper begins for our marathon, half marathon, and 10k runners getting ready for the races coming up in 20 days.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Coach Lisa gives the Race to Bayshore crew their Week 13 assignments...only 3 weeks left!

Monday, April 29, 2013  There are a few things that in a flash can take me right back to college. The stale smell of cheap-beer soaked carpet always seems to do the trick, opening up my wallet to find a lone one dollar bill, and anytime I can't remember what I did the night before (except now it's just because my actually memory is shot, 20 years ago it was due to the effect the shot had on my memory.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Coach Lisa Taylor sat down with Marc this past week to discuss the last part of the training program and how to beat some mental blocks that are keeping you from reaching your goals.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Coach Lisa addresses some of the self doubt the runners are facing as they close in on their goal.

Friday, April 19, 2013  One reason I feel that it is imperative that I write to you today…the tragedy that occurred on Monday at the Boston Marathon

Friday, April 12, 2013  The experts at EXCELerate Run and Endurance Evolution bring us the Race to Bayshore stretch of the week!

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The experts at EXCELerate Run and Endurance Evolution bring you the Race to Bayshore Stretch of the Week!

Monday, April 08, 2013  Coach Lisa Taylor gives the gang their assignments for Week Ten of the Race to Bayshore.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Everyone has a place where they do their best thinking. For me, that place is out on the road, with the plopity plop of my shoes on asphalt, and the wind in my face.  It’s kind of magical-the peace I find out running, and I found it by accident.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Most of the time the mind fatigues way before the body. The challenge, then, is to find ways to change your thought process and realize that your body can handle your workout, no matter what the challenge.