Tag Archives: long runs

A formerly fat person’s guide to avoiding long-run weight gain

Posted on August 22, 2016 by tischcaylor

You might think that training for a marathon means built-in weight loss. But I’ve learned that if anything, I have to watch what I eat MORE closely on a long-run day. My tendency is to overeat, thinking I’ve earned a … Continue reading →

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A drenching and a 16.7 mile run

Posted on November 10, 2014 by tischcaylor

It was raining so hard when I pulled into the trailhead parking lot for Wednesday’s long run that I called my sister even though she was parked right next to me. “You wanna go stretch in the woods?” I asked, … Continue reading →

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Running fun, Tarahumara style

Posted on April 14, 2014 by tischcaylor

Colleen and I have been having a blast this past week kicking a soccer ball along the jogging path. We run and walk as needed to keep the ball on the move, and before we know it we’ve gone a … Continue reading →

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Junk food as marathon fuel?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by tischcaylor

I just can’t do gels. I know they’re convenient and specially formulated and everything, but they remind me of a cross between snot and jelly beans, both of which gross me out. My usual long-run fuel has been homemade honey … Continue reading →

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