BREATH EASY

I received my Respirfix Nasal Dilators on Friday morning and tried it out on my afternoon run.. As an aging runner, I am constantly searching for new products that will enhance my running performance. I inserted the Respirfix dilator prior to my workout, and I was astounded how well it worked. It actually did enhance my breathing.

On Saturday, I used my Respirfix Nasal Dilator on my 20 mile bike ride. Again, I was extremely pleased with the way it enabled me to breathe more easily.  I plan to use it on all my workouts in the future.

I also did some research and found that many European cyclists use this product.

I plan to use the Repirfix Nasal Dilators on all my workouts in the future.


 In addition, after working a long shift, my wife used the other set that came in the pack when she took a nap. She usually uses nasal spray to help her breathing and keep her from snoring. She was delighted when she was able to sleep soundly using the Respirfix dilator. We are sold on this product and plan to order again. I would highly recommend it.


Check it out at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCQKNCY.


You are going to love this unique product.

NO FOOLING

The month of April has begun with April Fool's Day, a concept I really can't grasp any more.

In an age of social media and 30-second news cycles, we're never sure if we have been fooled each time we pick up a device or turn on our televisions.

Don't be fooled by imitations.

There's only one.

There will only ever be one.

It'll never be held on a Sunday.

It won't be deterred by snow, rain, wind, or blistering temperatures

It will be run from point to point, the way it has been run since 1896.

Although it is truly a "people's race," you have to earn your way into it.

The crowds, rowdy, raucous, and respectful, will always carry the participants.

The 120th Boston Marathon will be run on April 18.

From now until then I will devote all my blogs to this iconic race. Three years ago I ran my 16th, and probably my last, Boston Marathon, dating back to 1977.

 A series of injuries which began with a torn hamstring tendon suffered three weeks after the 2013 race have severely curtailed my running.

But the Boston Marathon is, and will always be, my favorite race, for many reasons.

No fooling around here.

Boston Marathon facts, legends and lore will abound on this age for the next few weeks.

You can read my personal account of the events surrounding the 2013 Boston Marathon in my book, Personal Best, available at: www.muldowneyrunning.net, and at amazon.com/author/joemuldowney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORWARD

Unlike the past two winter seasons, which have been absolutely dreadful, it's difficult to complain too much about the winter of 2015-16, which ended in the wee hours of this morning.

Statistically, it was one on the warmest winters on record, and, save one snowfall, which buried us here in Pennsylvania with two feet of snow, we had very little frozen precipitation to deal with.

Still, spring is here, and we're thankful for it. The days are longer, colors will soon reappear, flowers will bloom.

More importantly, however, we will finally be able to shed clothing, work up a healthy sweat, and run unimpeded on our favorite road, trail or track.

Speaking of that, track season is here, and I'll repeat my mantra of encouraging all "older" runners to get out to your local high school and college, and be a spectator, volunteer, official, or coach to kids who work as hard at their sport as anyone in any other sport, but often receive little recognition.

Hopefully, you have used the winter season to work on your base. That is, you have logged the miles necessary to provide the foundation of a successful racing season.

Make your running "seasonal." If you are running a marathon in the next couple of months, run it successfully, take it easy for a month (one day of easy running for each mile of the marathon), then transition into shorter races, emphasizing more speed work during the summer months. Then, gear up for a half marathon or marathon during the fall.

By following a seasonal running schedule you will keep your running and training fresh, you won't get bored, and you will be able to set and achieve racing goals at a variety of distances.

You probably have a good idea about how to accomplish this, but if you need some assistance, I'm here to help.

On my website, www.muldowneyrunning.net, we can set up an individualized training plan, suited for you.

You can also check out my gigs on Fiverr. www.fiverr.com Just type "running" into the search box, you'll find me, and we can get started on your running plan.

Spring is here, and it's time to move forward.