Ever found yourself muttering under your breath during a particularly grueling hill climb or during the last stretch of a long trail run? I swear, you’re not losing it. In fact, you're likely tapping into a powerful mental tool you didn’t know you had. Let's unpack how the seemingly silly habit of talking to myself and positive thinking not...
Our love story began on the trails of Van Cortlandt Park, way back in October 2005. My wife and I were at a cross-country meet in the Bronx, NY, and while others may remember their first date as a candlelit dinner, ours was fueled by the adrenaline of competition and the camaraderie of a shared passion – and later,...
Starting this week off not feeling my best, but I’m setting a goal to hit 18 miles. With some planning and a little extra effort as my body heals, I’m ready to start pushing it on those longer runs. Even though I’ve had a few rough days, my weekly mileage is still low enough to make this totally doable.
I’m...
Summer is here, and while the warm weather invites us outside, running in the heat can be challenging, and even dangerous. It brings new challenges you have to tackle as you climb out of winter hibernation: Humidity, heat, UV Rays, and more. I love summer running.
As a dad balancing work, family, and fitness, it's crucial to adapt your routine...
This week, we traded in the chilly New York weather for the warmth of Disney World. Ironically, the temperature spiked back home while we were away, which is turning out to be a classic vacation joke! With a packed schedule of park visits and pool time, this week’s post will be abbreviated, as the mileage was low and the...
Coming off a week of Disney adventures, I had hoped to jump right back into training mode, but the reality was a bit different. My body needed more time to recover than I’d expected, so this week became a mix of low-mileage runs and easing back into the routine. Sometimes, you have to listen to your body and take...
Welcome to Dadjogger, where the paths of running, fitness, and fatherhood intersect. I'm Will, a lifelong runner and a devoted dad. This blog is my journey, a blend of the world of running and the rewards of parenting, and maybe a few other random things as well.
1. A Runner's Journey: From Childhood to Fatherhood
Early Beginnings in Elementary School: My...
Welcome to the lighter side of running, where every mile is a story, and every story is, well, another story. Let's break it down, one chuckle-worthy quote at a time, to share the runner's wisdom, or lack thereof, from the roads less traveled by sane people. My wife has likely heard a few of these said before. Let's dive in...
I recently found myself running in a way that felt both nostalgic and liberating. For the first time in years, I went out for a run without turning on GPS, checking my pace, or logging my distance. In fact, I didn’t even upload it to Strava—something that felt like breaking a cardinal rule of running in this modern era!...
For as long as I can remember, the Boston Marathon has been on my bucket list. Not just as a race, but as the race—the one that every runner, deep down, hopes to one day be a part of. Yet, despite running for most of my life, I’ve never actually taken the steps to qualify. Until now.
The Race That’s...
