Category: running

Racing Again! The Nick Gary Foundation 5K Recap

Posted on September 28, 2020February 3, 2022 by runoutofthebox

It seems like forever since I last lined up at a start line, anxious and excited, joking with other runners. But that's exactly what I found myself doing on Saturday morning in Texas City at The Nick Gary Foundation 5K....Read More

How Much Does Humidity Slow a Run?

Posted on July 27, 2020July 26, 2020 by runoutofthebox

How much does humidity slow a run? I can answer that question in two words: a lot. The anecdotal, unscientific response to how much humidity slows running paces is about 30 to 45 seconds per mile, based on my own...Read More

What to Do When Your Race Is Cancelled (or Postponed)

Posted on March 16, 2020March 22, 2020 by runoutofthebox

The latest in a pretty big list of races to be cancelled is the Boston Marathon. Well, technically, it's been postponed to September 14, 2020, but a lot of other races are off the table, period. Everything from small local...Read More

How to Deal with a DNF

Posted on March 9, 2020December 9, 2022 by runoutofthebox

All the fitness motivation sayings tell you to push through the pain. "Pain is weakness leaving the body," they say. "No, pain, no gain!"  But they're wrong. Let me back up a little. On Saturday, I was running The Woodlands....Read More

AllState Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Recap: Sweet Finish

Posted on February 17, 2020February 19, 2020 by runoutofthebox

Please note that I received a complimentary entry into the AllState Hot Chocolate 15K/5K (the 5K distance), as well as a small stipend, for my Instagram posts about the race. However, this AllState Hot Chocolate 15K/5K recap is my honest...Read More