Category Archives: Running

This category it for postings that discuss some of the experiences I have had running.

Rise Up to Face and Overcome the Challenge

Posted on February 1, 2017 by willieryder

It’s 5:30 AM and the alarm on my phone is going off. As I reach over and turned it off I look out the window and see exactly what I expect. It’s dark! Usually that’s when that little voice in … Continue reading →

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Having Purpose and Seeing Value in What We Do

Posted on December 14, 2016 by willieryder

It was still dark outside, probably a couple of hours before the sun would rise. As I got out of bed and started getting dressed my wife woke up and asked, “How do you do it?” “How do I do … Continue reading →

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Prepare How You Plan To Perform

Posted on June 9, 2014 by willieryder

I believe how we prepare for something will determine how we will perform at it. A few years ago I decided I wanted to run a Half Marathon.  Since I had only been running 3 to 5 miles at a time the previous … Continue reading →

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I Have No Excuse Not To Run

Posted on August 5, 2012 by willieryder

Last weekend I was at my son’s basketball game when a good friend asked me about my running. “Hey Willie, how are you doing today” he asked. “Great Coach Mac!  It’s Saturday!  How are you” I responded. “I am great also!  … Continue reading →

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150 By 50

Posted on August 3, 2012 by willieryder

When the August 2012 edition of Runner’s World magazine came in the mail about a month ago I noticed at the top it said “Half-Marathon Special.”  This got my attention because I had just run my first half marathon back in February and … Continue reading →

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