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Mike McMillan

My 3 Es of Bike Commuting

I have recently started commuting to work by bike. I’ve been considering doing it for over a year now but just made the commitment to bike…

Oct 4

My 3 Es of Bike Commuting

Oct 4

My Too-Early Tunnel Hill 50-Miler Training Plan

The next big race on my schedule is the Tunnel Hill 50-mile in November. For the past two years, I have attempted to race the 100-mile…

Jun 4

My Too-Early Tunnel Hill 50-Miler Training Plan

Jun 4

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Runner's Life

Three Running Rules I Break Regularly

This summer marks the beginning of my 53rd year as a runner. I have been running 2000 miles or more per year for the past eight years. All…

May 9

Three Running Rules I Break Regularly

May 9

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Runner's Life

Emotional Running Part 1: Envy, Awe, and Admiration

In The Examined Run, philosopher Sabrina Little takes a chapter to discuss how emotions affect running. Runners need to be highly aware of…

May 2

Emotional Running Part 1: Envy, Awe, and Admiration

May 2

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Runner's Life

Bask in the Boredom. Revel in the Routine. Congratulate Your Consistency

There are three keys to becoming a great runner: volume, having a plan, and working the plan consistently. This article discusses these…

Apr 17

Bask in the Boredom. Revel in the Routine. Congratulate Your Consistency

Apr 17

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Runner's Life

Running and the Pursuit of Happiness and/or The Pursuit of Running Happiness

I am an avid reader and I usually have two books going at the same time — a non-fiction book and a fiction book. Recently, though, I…

Apr 1

Running and the Pursuit of Happiness and/or The Pursuit of Running Happiness

Apr 1

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Runner's Life

Lessons Learned and Lessons Reinforced After a Recent Half Marathon

On March 3, 2024, I ran in the Little Rock Half Marathon. I haven’t raced a half marathon in a few years as I have been concentrating my…

Mar 11

Lessons Learned and Lessons Reinforced After a Recent Half Marathon

Mar 11

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Runner's Life

Pace, Plaque, and METs

Can a lifetime of endurance exercise be bad for your heart? I’m going to discuss the research around how intense exercise affects the…

Mar 6

Pace, Plaque, and METs

Mar 6

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Runner's Life

My Five Favorite Fartleks

Feb 19

My Five Favorite Fartleks

Feb 19

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Runner's Life

Running Longevity Advice From a Senior Runner: Part 2

I have been running for 52 years and I have stayed injury-free for almost all these years. Here is the second part of my advice for…

Feb 13

Running Longevity Advice From a Senior Runner: Part 2

Feb 13

Mike McMillan

Mike McMillan

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Mike McMillan writes about computer programming and running. See more of his writing and courses at https://mmcmillan.gumroad.com.

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