Dr. Feldman was featured in this Telegram article. Excerpt: Neil Feldman and James Hughes, of Boylston, have finished Boston seven and six times, respectively. Feldman was running for Team Hoyt, the father-son team of Dick and Rick Hoyt, which, according … Continue reading
Posted in Boston Marathon, Dr. Neil Feldman, Running, Sports Psychology | Leave a commentLast year I blogged about my sub 3 hour goal for the Boston Marathon. Though excellent conditions, I missed the goal and finished in 3:06. Good enough for a quality corral this year and another chance to break 3. This … Continue reading
Posted in Boston Marathon, Dr. Neil Feldman, Running, Training | Leave a commentThis will be the final installment of this portion of the blog chronicling my training for a hopeful sub 3 hour Boston Marathon. Though that goal was not achieved, the race ended well, and I’m walking today; always a good … Continue reading
Posted in Boston Marathon, Dr. Neil Feldman | Leave a commentTapers mess with your head!! In the last few weeks before the big race, the body physically starts to feel better, yet emotionally you can start to fall apart. This is especially true if you are not fully aware of … Continue reading
Posted in Boston Marathon, Dr. Neil Feldman, Running, Training | Leave a comment“Trust thy taper” is a phrase I’ve repeated many a time in the weeks leading up to a significant race. We have to balance the recovery process our bodies need from the rigors of training, with keeping the body fresh … Continue reading
Posted in Boston Marathon, Dr. Neil Feldman, Running, Training | Leave a commentOn the eve of an April Fools’ snowstorm, a speed workout needed to get done. Unfortunately, Mother Nature decided to continue her wicked ways and make life most difficult for all of us here in the Northeast. Two weeks out … Continue reading
Posted in Boston Marathon, Dr. Neil Feldman, Running, Training | Leave a commentSometimes I’m not sure if I’m dumb, or dumber, to be putting myself through this! It’s been a big few weeks since my last long run. I spent last week on St. John’s running on the roller coaster like hills … Continue reading
Posted in Boston Marathon, Dr. Neil Feldman, Running, Training | Leave a commentAs an aging runner (40), building up a solid base becomes even more important. The foundation is truly the key to everything in life, including life itself. Without a strong foundation, or base, whatever we try to build on top … Continue reading
Posted in Boston Marathon, Dr. Neil Feldman, Running, Training | Leave a commentLike anything in life, you make the effort for that which is important to you. Whether it’s an achievement you’re after, your health or relationships. Not just your relationships with others, but the relationship with yourself. I set a challenging … Continue reading
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