{"id":2229,"date":"2013-10-21T16:24:58","date_gmt":"2013-10-21T20:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/millheiser.com\/hokeyblog\/?p=2229"},"modified":"2013-10-21T16:24:58","modified_gmt":"2013-10-21T20:24:58","slug":"we-interrupt-my-activity-on-this-blog-to-bring-you-my-activity-on-another-blog-or-its-hard-to-believe-such-a-calamity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millheiser.com\/hokeyblog\/2013\/10\/21\/we-interrupt-my-activity-on-this-blog-to-bring-you-my-activity-on-another-blog-or-its-hard-to-believe-such-a-calamity\/","title":{"rendered":"We interrupt my activity on THIS blog to bring you my activity on ANOTHER blog, or: “It’s hard to believe such a calamity…”"},"content":{"rendered":"

First of all, don’t panic. Hokeyblog <\/strong>isn’t going anywhere. As a matter of fact, it’s never been stronger in terms of page views and visibility, so I think the whole Hokey-BRAND is moving along rather swimmingly! Although I wonder if anyone was actually panicking after reading that headline. I mean, other than my weepy Aunt Bunny…<\/p>\n

Well never mind frankly fictitious morose maternal-types, because here’s the exciting news (to someone!): I’ve recently started blogging for our running group Friends In Training<\/a><\/strong>. Currently titled Rhapsody In Yellow<\/a>, you can find it by clicking here<\/a> or by going to http:\/\/friendsintraining.net\/blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is my second season with FIT and quite frankly they’re stuck with my pushy, loudmouthed, will-he-EVER-shut-up nosiness, so the least I could do was volunteer some of my blogging expertise and gee-whiz know-how. Although it’s tailored as sort of a FIT “Social Club” for members, it’s an open blog and will be covering lots of running- and race-related topics. I’ll still be doing my race reviews, gear reviews, training plans, and other stuff here, of course. Plus I promised Marcela I would keep things family-friendly at the group blog, so I can unleash my inherently unnecessary potty-mouth over here, if required.<\/p>\n

While we’re on the topic of running groups… I honestly never thought I needed one. I spent my first twenty months of running doing it as a solo job; either on a treadmill or outside, I’d plug my earphones in and go, using my time alone as an opportunity for contemplation and general mind-wandering. But when I decided to run my first full marathon last year, I realized I needed some positive reinforcement while out there pounding away at the mileage. A good running group is entirely beneficial for such an endeavor. Sometimes those long miles can get a little boring, a little lonely, and a whole lot of repetitive. Having people out there with you is a good way to keep that motivation strong. Not to mention a huge wellspring of shared knowledge that is passed back and forth between each other, as well as having friends to kibbitz with before (and after) training runs and races.<\/p>\n

I love saying kibbitz<\/em>…<\/p>\n

So if you’re thinking about joining a running group, I highly recommend it. Even if you’re a pushy loudmouth like me, you’ll most likely find them welcoming and accommodating of all types of runners, from absolute novices to elites. Give it a shot. And check out Rhapsody In Yellow<\/a> if you’re so inclined. Thanks, and here’s the totally cheeseball video:<\/p>\n