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
Tag Archives: Inspiration
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
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
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