Some time ago, I went to a great running store in Fancytown to pick up some new kicks. On my way back to my car, I stopped into a cupcake shop for a coffee. While waiting for my drink, I saw 3 grown … Continue reading
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I am Married to A Non-Runner
(Don’t hold that against him!) I AM a runner! I LOVE to run. I NEED to RUN!!! Running is MY thing! MY World! It makes me Happy! My husband, he is NOT a runner! He tried to be a runner, he even got me started running. We would meet up after work and … Continue reading
Running with Dogs: A Tale of Hamburger Hands
Way back in April 2011, I adopted my first dog. A high-energy Border Collie/Australian Kelpie mix, Amelia came to my home primarily as a running companion. A month later, my husband, Bryan, got a Golden Retriever puppy, primarily so Bryan … Continue reading
The Third Worst Thing About Running
Approximately 12 days ago, my brother, who lives in Pennsylvania, asked me what he could do to help me get back into running. “I dunno,” I replied. “I think I just need to get out and run every day for … Continue reading
Say What?
Anyone who’s ever run knows there’s an inner dialogue that runs right along with us. A conversation, if you will, between the part of you that enjoys being active and the, well, other part of you that would rather be … Continue reading
What’s So Fun About Running?
People who don’t like to run would most likely describe it as being torturous, grueling, unnecessary or lame. And while parts of it, like speed work and hill climbs can in fact feel a bit like torture it is most … Continue reading
A Love for Running in Place (The Treadmill)
Dear Treddy, It’s been a long time since we’ve been together. We had such fabulous times together last winter when it was so icy and cold out all the time. You accepted me from the moment I walked in the … Continue reading
Hot Garbage Garage Runs
It was only just a few months ago that I started focusing on quality workouts rather than just simply piling on the miles. When I started back up running after Callum was born, every single run felt so tough. I’d … Continue reading
I’m a Real Runner! Or Am I?
Become a Real Runner So you want to become a “real runner”, eh? That’s great! Being a runner is as awesome as you can possibly imagine and probably more and I’m going to help you! I’ve got some basic tips … Continue reading
Runners LOVE Bathrooms
How many bathroom stops did you make? You’d be hard pressed to find a runner who can not relate to this question. Here is a funny, but a very real picture of how many trips a runner makes to the … Continue reading
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
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