It's Opening Day

It's Opening Day

by Brian Klotzman March 26, 2020 0 Comments

So today was supposed to be Opening Day for Baseball and while I haven't made it to an Opening Day game in years, that used to be a tradition for me for a few years shortly after getting out of college (before kids).   
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The Only PR that Matters...

The Only PR that Matters...

by Brian Klotzman March 13, 2020 0 Comments

We're back.   I'm back.    I know for a lot of you the gyms are closed or will be closed soon.   But good news another great benefit of running is you can do it by yourself, you can do it outside and you don't need a lot of gear.

So I know it’s not much notice, but we've got to get moving.   A new challenge starts on Monday, so get your head ready and let’s do this.

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Yes, I'm still running...

Yes, I'm still running...

by Brian Klotzman July 21, 2019 0 Comments

It’s been far too long since I’ve posted and I’m sorry about that.   These past couple of months have been a little insane between my kids activities, travel for work and the odd accident thrown in there too.
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How to Recover from a Sprained Ankle

How to Recover from a Sprained Ankle

by Brian Klotzman November 01, 2017 0 Comments

This week, we are going to dive into the wonderful world of sprained ankles, everything from what causes them, what they actually are, and how to go about recovering from them
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How Running Changed My Life

How Running Changed My Life

by Brian Klotzman October 11, 2017 0 Comments

Just about every runner has experienced "runners high" at some point and most of us have seen the physical benefits of running as well.   But for many of us, really getting into running can be a life changing experience.   Today I want to talk about peoples changes and share my story with you.
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13 Weeks to the Boston Marathon

13 Weeks to the Boston Marathon

by Brian Klotzman January 17, 2017 0 Comments

We are now 13 weeks out from the 2017 Boston marathon and I just want to give you an update on my training progress.  For now I'm sticking with thenew format of doing a video for the blog post.  Of course there is a pseudo-transcript down below so if you want you can still read it
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17 Weeks to the Boston Marathon

17 Weeks to the Boston Marathon

by Brian Klotzman December 20, 2016 0 Comments

We are 17 weeks out from the 2017 Boston marathon and I just want to give you an update on my training progress as well as how things are going on the fundraising site for the wonderful charity that I’m supporting. I wanted to try a new format out this time instead of just going with the blog post - I wanted to go ahead and actually do this video for you.
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Boston Marathon Training - Week 2

Boston Marathon Training - Week 2

by Brian Klotzman November 14, 2016 0 Comments

As I mentioned last week I'm taking a page from a couple of fellow bloggers (Jess Runs ATL and The Right Fits) to bring you weekly updates on my Boston Marathon training program.

I like to follow a 18 week program, so I'm going to go with our 30 Day running challenge's Intermediate program as a warmup into the full training cycle which will start in a few weeks.

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Boston Marathon Training - Week 1

Boston Marathon Training - Week 1

by Brian Klotzman November 06, 2016 0 Comments

That's right its time for me to start officially getting ready for the 2017 Boston Marathon.   As I mentioned to those of you in theRunning Challenge Facebook Group, I'm once again running Boston for an amazing charity (more on that later).  
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11 Tips for Running in the Rain

11 Tips for Running in the Rain

by Brian Klotzman May 27, 2016 0 Comments

There was finally a break in the thunderstorms here which means I can get outside for a run again.   I thought I'd record a quick video for my tips for running in the rain.   
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The First Run

The First Run

by Brian Klotzman May 05, 2016 0 Comments

Howdy...I got a new pair of Hoka One One shoes today and gave them a test run.    Go ahead and check out the video... 

The short version is I liked them at least for the first run.   We'll of course see over the next few weeks/months.    I really liked how lightweight they were despite the fact that they look giant.   And having a low drop is very important to me.

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It's been Seven Years...

It's been Seven Years...

by Brian Klotzman April 14, 2016 0 Comments

Wow....when I logged into Facebook this morning it showed me this picture in my "memories" from 7 years ago today.  

This was my first half-marathon and the first organized race I'd been in over 13 years (I'd run some 10Ks in college).   I ran rather slowly.  It took me 2:20:28 to finish, but hey I did it.

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