Azimuth Running

09/04/2026

Some days the path is obvious.
Some days you’re just moving toward the light.

You won’t always know exactly where the road is taking you. Progress doesn’t always come with certainty. Sometimes it looks like another mile, another early morning, another decision to keep going when the direction feels unclear.

Keep moving.

The path has a way of revealing itself to the person willing to stay in motion.

Find your direction. Keep moving forward.

08/29/2026

RUNNERS: SAVE THIS POST. You may need it someday. ❤️

A sudden cardiac emergency can happen anywhere, including a starting line, finish line, trail, track or group run.
And when it happens, the person standing nearby may be the most important person there.

You don't have to be a doctor.
You don't have to be an EMT.
You don't have to know everything.
You just have to ACT.

Check for responsiveness and normal breathing.
Call 911.
Start chest compressions.
Get an AED and follow its instructions.

If you're unsure about CPR, hands-only CPR is still far better than standing by and doing nothing.

Swipe through these 6 slides.
Save them.
Share them with your running group.
And the next time you show up to a race, gym, run club or event, ask yourself:
“Where's the AED?”

Knowing the answer before you need it could help save a life.

Seconds matter. You matter.

08/28/2026

You don't have to be a medical professional to help save a life.

Runners look out for runners.

If someone suddenly collapses, is unresponsive, and isn't breathing normally or is only gasping, don't stand back because you're afraid you'll do something wrong.

Call 911. Get an AED. Start CPR.

For an adult or teen who suddenly collapses, if you aren't trained in conventional CPR, Hands-Only CPR means:

Push hard and fast in the center of the chest at 100–120 compressions per minute.

If an AED is available, turn it on and follow its instructions. Keep CPR going until the AED is ready to analyze or emergency responders take over.

You may never need this information.

But if you do, being willing to act could matter more than being perfectly prepared.

Learn CPR. Know where the AED is at your gym, race, run club, workplace, and community events.

Run strong. Support others. Leave no one behind. 🧭



The CPR guidance above follows current American Heart Association recommendations for bystanders responding to a sudden adult/teen collapse.

08/28/2026

KNOW YOUR PACE. EARN YOUR REST.
A Backyard Ultra isn't about running the fastest lap.
It's about running the right lap.
Every hour, you get 4.167 miles.
Run it too fast and you give away recovery you may desperately need later.
Run it too slow and eventually the clock catches you.
The sweet spot?
Consistent. Controlled. Repeatable.
The goal isn't to win the first few hours.
The goal is to still be standing when everyone else is gone.
One lap at a time.
🧭 Azimuth Running

08/03/2026

The hardest part of training isn't the workout.
It's having the discipline to recover.
Most runners feel guilty when they take an easy day.
But recovery isn't quitting.
It's where your body adapts.
While you sleep, refuel, hydrate, and move intentionally, your body is:
Repairing muscle tissue
Restoring glycogen
Building stronger aerobic fitness
Preparing you for your next hard session
You don't become a stronger runner by stacking hard workouts.
You become a stronger runner by balancing stress with recovery.

💬 What's one recovery habit you've improved this year?

08/03/2026

The biggest mistake I see runners make?
They turn every run into a race.
If every run leaves you exhausted, you're probably running your easy days too hard.
Easy runs have a purpose.
They build your aerobic engine. They help you recover. They prepare you for your next hard workout.

One simple test:
🗣️ If you can't carry on a conversation, you're probably running too fast for an easy run.
It feels backwards, but slowing down today is often what helps you run faster tomorrow.
Train with purpose. Not every run needs to be hard.

👇 What's harder for you? Running easy… or slowing yourself down enough to actually keep it easy?

07/26/2026

The runners you admire aren't fast because they only run fast.

They're fast because they spent months, and often years, building the foundation that nobody sees.

🏃 Aerobic base first.
💪 Strength second.
⚡ Speed third.
🏁 Performance comes last.

Too many runners chase the top of the pyramid before they've built the bottom.

Slow down when your training calls for it.
Be patient.
Trust the process.

The strongest runners aren't always the most talented. They're the ones who stay consistent long enough to build a solid foundation.

What part of the pyramid are you

07/26/2026

07/23/2026

For anyone that has thought about endurance events.. check this one out.

https://youtu.be/xLjD41LqSd4?is=tAUE6RRVWvuZxTn2