Tomorrow, I’ll be taking on a Backyard Ultra Marathon, a unique and grueling race format where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. It’s a true test of endurance, strategy, and, maybe most importantly, mental toughness.
I ran this race last year. I plan to do even better than that performance! I’m...
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...
For those of us who love outdoor runs but don’t naturally thrive in the cold, winter can be a tricky season. The nice part, this year has been really warm up until this week. If you normally stick to your treadmill in the winter, but crave the open air, there are ways to make cold-weather runs doable; even enjoyable....
This week was about easing back into a more consistent training rhythm after a slow start and post-vacation fatigue. Between travel, busy schedules, and squeezing in runs during swim and soccer practices, it was a week of fitting miles in where I could.
Sunday 11/03/2024 and Monday 11/04/2024
The weekend was busy with the end of Daylight Saving Time, kids’ soccer...
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!...
Introducing kids to the joy of running is more than just a lesson in physical activity; it leads to a lifestyle filled with adventure, learning, and well-being. Running offers numerous benefits for children, from improving cardiovascular health to enhancing emotional resilience. As a runner myself, I have been encouraging my kids to run, and so far, at even a...
The plan for this week is simple: keep the miles rolling in and aim to match or beat last week’s total. I’m focusing on consistency and building up my mileage gradually, with a limit of one 5-mile run to avoid burnout or injury. This week is all about pacing myself, both mentally and physically, as I keep working toward...
I’ve always known running was in my blood. My journey started with my dad. I was a soccer player back then, but some of my earliest memories of running were those short runs with him around the streets of my hometown. It wasn’t about pace, distance, or setting records—it was just me and him, out there moving. One day,...
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...
In every family, certain legacies and traditions weave through the generations like threads in a tapestry, binding members with invisible yet unbreakable bonds. In my family, one of those binding threads is running—a constant, pulsing line that connects us, challenges us, and teaches us. It's a legacy not marked by grand ceremonies but by the quiet passing of the...
