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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, 2024

My 3 Es of Bike Commuting

Oct 4, 2024

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, 2024

My Too-Early Tunnel Hill 50-Miler Training Plan

Jun 4, 2024

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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, 2024

Three Running Rules I Break Regularly

May 9, 2024

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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, 2024

Emotional Running Part 1: Envy, Awe, and Admiration

May 2, 2024

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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, 2024

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

Apr 17, 2024

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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, 2024

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

Apr 1, 2024

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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, 2024

Lessons Learned and Lessons Reinforced After a Recent Half Marathon

Mar 11, 2024

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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, 2024

Pace, Plaque, and METs

Mar 6, 2024

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My Five Favorite Fartleks

Feb 19, 2024

My Five Favorite Fartleks

Feb 19, 2024

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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, 2024

Running Longevity Advice From a Senior Runner: Part 2

Feb 13, 2024

Mike McMillan

Mike McMillan

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

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