It happens to the best of us. One minute, running gives us all the great things we could ever hope for: a sense of peace, happiness, the runner’s high, the finish line glory, the I love to run feeling that makes … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
Post Marathon Recovery : To Do and “Not” to Do
Ok, so I could answer this as a coach…..or I could answer this as the sarcastic person that I am…so I think I’ll do both! Here are my 5 Ways to Speed up post marathon recovery! Walk. You need time to … Continue reading
New Leash on Life: Run with Your Dog
It’s really easy sometimes during the peak of training to get caught up in the number of miles or your paces, race day nerves, how sore and tired you feel, and anxiety over goals. While there are plenty of runs … Continue reading
Conquer Fitness and Running Intimidation
I want you to know a few things. First, what you’re feeling is completely normal. Everyone has to start somewhere. Think about the first time you got on a bike. You couldn’t balance, you felt awkward and probably thought you’d never … Continue reading
Treadmill Running Made Fun
If there’s one thing runners have, it’s opinions. The best shoes, the best GPS (Garmin, Polar, Timex, TomTom), the best clothing, the best fuel, and the best place to run. I started off training outside, and I think outdoor running … Continue reading
I’m an Adult Onset Runner
Today I had a speed work session that astonished me. Stunned. And it’s pouring behind me. After waking up to a gray, rainy, dreary morning, the last thing I felt like doing was running fast. I felt more like crawling … Continue reading
Running Has Changed My Life and ME
When I started running I had no idea how much it would affect my life. I started doing it to get in better shape but it gave me so much more. Running gave me a purpose and a drive. There … Continue reading
Five Signs You Might Need a Break from Running
We runners could talk, tweet, chat, and blog about running every day all day in addition to #runningalltheraces. Sometimes though we have a hard time listening to our inner athlete about when enough is enough or too much is too … Continue reading
My Midlife Crisis Gave Me My Life Back
A boss once said to me, “Everybody gets to an age where they realize that what they really want to do with their life is do the same stuff that interested them in high school.” “Oh,” I thought, “another midlife … Continue reading
Rock Your Marathon Race Day Tips
Marathon Race Day Tips You have put in the hard work and now it’s time for the big day. Marathon race day preparation can be tough to get right. Here are a few practical things to consider that will help … Continue reading
Post Long Run Recovery Essentials
Currently I’m 12 weeks into marathon training and have logged over 123 miles for July with another 7 mile run to get in before the month is over. So far, my body has responded pretty well to the increase in … Continue reading
Wait Until You Finish
When I’m running hard I do this thing with my throat to keep from throwing up. I make a grunty sound but it’s not so much the physical act of clearing my throat that keeps the puke at bay but … Continue reading