That may sound like blasphemy coming from me. Yes, I’m the gung-ho coach who has run 36 marathons. The one who tells my team to get out there and run faster. The woman who will argue the case for running against any opponent. … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
Whew! That was a Close One. Dodge the Injury Bullet
There’s no denying the difference that Crossfit training has made in my running. I credit all of that to the change in my training, which is lower mileage and more strength training/interval training. In fact, Becky herself is working on a … Continue reading
Adult Onset Running : Why It is Awesome
Ode to Adult Onset Runners There is a group of runners that hold a special place in my heart: Adult Onset Runners (AORs). While elite runners trained from youth are amazing and impressive, I am inspired more by the accomplishments … Continue reading
Run Safe: How to Protect Yourself on The Run
Running solo – especially as a female – in a big city like Chicago is exhilarating with endless route options and sights to be seen, but can also be particularly dangerous. Think of the number of routine things runners do … Continue reading
Refueling After Long Run
Sufficient recovery and the manner in which, you treat your body after a long run will be key to your marathon success. When you think of recovery nutrition I suggest you remember the 3 R’s: refuel with carbohydrates, rebuild with … Continue reading
Because of Running
When you are doing what you love, it opens doors of endless possibilities–crossing finish lines you only dreamed of, setting personal records that you hoped for, finishing something you started. Because of running… Sometimes you fail. No matter how hard … Continue reading
Coach Sara’s Clean Eating Program
So often, we eat foods that we think are healthy because of misleading labels, or because the magazines and diet books say so, but following many popular food trends may actually be leading to weight gain. This Clean Eating Program is about … Continue reading
8 Nutrition Rules Runners Should Live By
Creating the ideal nutrition plan to meet the needs of a runner is just a series of simple steps. The perfect nutrition plan will keep you fueled, help you maintain a healthy weight, optimize your performance, and keep you feeling … Continue reading
Running With Wildflowers
I envy them. They’re brave. Seeds cast by the wind to land where they may, they stay and hold against most hot, most cold. They persevere, roots shallow yet fierce and free. They epitomize to me all that I sometimes … Continue reading
5 Lessons Running Has Taught Me
“God made me for a purpose… And when I run, I feel His pleasure.” –Eric Liddell Here’s what I truly love about running: Every single lesson it has taught me, can be applied to my life. Maybe it’s the reason … Continue reading
8 Foods To Boost Your Metabolism
Your metabolism is partly ruled by genetics, but you can rev it up naturally by eating the right foods. When you eat these foods as part of a healthy diet and combine them with a regular exercise routine, they can … Continue reading
Do You Have Good Scars?
Not just the physical ones, but the mental ones too. The ones that are left behind by experiences that you just can’t shake, nor would you want to. Have you ever run up the side of a mountain with no … Continue reading