Monthly Archives: July 2012

Body in Seoul: Summer running haiku contest

Oh man, we have reached the dog days of summer. How are you faring in this hot weather, Body N’ Sole friends? I certainly have my struggle face on these days; it’s just so humid here! I’m dreaming of crisp Fall … Continue reading

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Fusion to 5k part 7 ($80,000 coffee mug ?)

The days after walking the Illinois Marathon 10k reminded me that I may have pushed myself too hard and needed to back off until my body recovered. I continued to walk and go to physical therapy although my energy levels … Continue reading

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Body in Seoul: The “5K marathon” & other linguistic atrocities

Have you ever had a conversation along these lines with a non-runner? How do you usually respond? Non-runner: Oh, you run marathons? You: Yes, I’ve run one [two, five, twenty]. Non-runner: Oh, me too! I just did a 5K last … Continue reading

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