Tag: running

Runners tracking their data

After nearly a year of revising designs, throwing out ideas, and testing new functionality, we finally released Smashrun Pro. And, it’s truly befitting because, as we approach the end of the year, the concept of how data tracking has suddenly become a huge part of running as a social sport came to mind. Even races …

September 2013 – end of month running report

I made one of the best discoveries last month: the distance from our place to the Back Deck (an outdoor bar overlooking Lynnhaven Bay) is exactly 10 kilometers away. That’s pretty much my perfect distance! It’s already  a  ritual to do $2 fish tacos and Tecates on the Back Deck on Tuesdays. It only made …

Training plans should be short and sweet

Training is one of those things that you hear people talk about when they’re preparing to hit a “serious” milestone. And, usually, it takes a long time. There’s a base period where you become acquainted with a routine. Then it’s followed by lots of practice to increase proficiency and, eventually, if you did everything right, …

Before the cul-de-sac, the downing of the trees

Drove down our street today to find an old plot of trees taken down to make way for a cul-de-sac. Somehow, they’re planning to put up five houses in this piece of property. Egrets, ducks, geese, foxes, and squirrels will probably be spotted around the neighbordhood over the next few days… this will make for …

452 days of running and Smashrun’s 3rd birthday

I run because it makes me happy. Everyday, without hesitation. It’s not easy because you’re always at the mercy of what the weather brings. It rains, I run. Snow? Still a run day. Below freezing? Ninja-style running! Fully wrapped up. I’m not sure how long I’ll keep going, but I don’t see it stopping anytime …