Category: Running

The first couple of months of 2025 weren’t my best as a runner. Between bad weather, some nagging respiratory issues, and just general life stuff, I found myself in a bit of a slump. And if you’ve ever been in a running slump, you know how frustrating it can be. You lose momentum, your motivation dips, and before you know it, lacing up your shoes feels like a chore. Whenever I find myself in this situation, I know that structure is the key to getting back on track. I do best when I have a goal and a solid plan to help me reach it. So, I decided to do something a little different this time—I turned to ChatGPT to help me develop a training plan. Here’s how it went.

I had a great run this morning, and I want to tell you about it. It wasn’t my fastest or longest run ever, but it was significant improvement over my recent trend. Lately I have been in a bit of a running slump and today’s run delivered some much needed encouragement.

Before 2020, I was only a casual runner. I always liked the idea of running more than the act of running. Last year (2019) I logged about 100 miles, but I was terribly inconsistent. But, I resolved to become a better runner in 2020, and here is my year in running.