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
Category Archives: Running
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
Everything I Need in Life… I Get from Running
We all hit rough spots occasionally – and while you can’t control what life throws at you, you can control how you handle it. And the ability to keep it together -no matter what- can be developed, or at least strengthened, through running. Talk about … Continue reading
The Bad Run Bible
A couple weeks ago my friend, Miss X, had a bad 18 mile long run during her marathon training. She became frustrated. Really frustrated. After all, she is training for her first marathon. I’ve had my fair share of bad runs … Continue reading
Need Motivation? Try an Inspiration List
One of the first things people learn about me is that I love running. I try not to be a “runnerd” (spewing splits, coaching advice and nutrition tips). I just love to run and am so energized about it that … Continue reading
Reclaim Your Running Mojo!
As runners, there are times when, well, we just don’t feel like running. If you feel like you’ve lost your mojo, here are 5 ways to get it back. 1. Variation: Like anything else, if you do the same thing over … Continue reading
The Hows and Whys Of Race Tapering
If you have been following a training plan for a race, especially a half or full marathon, you likely noticed that the week or two before the race calls for less mileage and shorter workouts. The decrease in training volume … Continue reading