Fleet Feet has a mantra that I wholly agree with; “Running Changes Everything”. There are many moments – big and small – where this mantra pops into my head because it could not be more accurate. From how I start my … Continue reading
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10 Ways Running A Marathon is Like Being Pregnant
Let’s be clear- no, I’m not pregnant. But I have been pregnant twice and while I wasn’t a runner before or during my pregnancies, now that I am (a runner, that is), I’ve noticed a few correlations. 1. You have … Continue reading
Why You Need Discomfort in Your Running and Your Life
Discomfort: A skill for running and life. “Many runners don’t realize that the ability to push during a race is actually a skill. Like all skills, some athletes are born with an inherent ability to push themselves, while others need … Continue reading
I Never Thought I Would. But I do.
I grew up swimming competitively. Maybe some day I’ll go into my background with swimming (probably when I train for a triathlon LOL) but for now, all you need to know is swimming was my life. But it didn’t make … Continue reading
Running While Sick
Seasonal Changes incite the questions: Should you run when you’re sick? Followed by, how do I get back on track with training following illness? *note: this does not cover injury related ailments. I’m sick, what now? For starters, always listen to your body. … Continue reading
Mind and Matter : Your Running Narrative
Success in running is as much psychological as it is physiological. While training, recovery, and personal abilities most certainly determine our achievements, the more I learn about the sport of running, the more I believe that our perception of our … Continue reading
Why Running on Vacation Rocks
Last weekend I made my way down to Alexandria, Virginia for a family wedding . Aside from wedding festivities, I made plans to meet up with Sue from This Mama Runs for Cupcakes for a run around DC! When I realized … Continue reading
How to Properly Buy Running Shoes
For the past six months or so, I’ve bounced around (and around, and around) between types and brands of running shoes. From my beloved Newtons (I really want to come back to them one day!) to Hokas, to Brooks (which I … Continue reading
Sitting Down with Joan Benoit Samuelson
In February, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with an icon of women’s running, Joan Benoit Samuelson. Winner of the first Women’s Olympic Marathon gold medal, two time Boston Marathon champ, and owner of a myriad of other … Continue reading
Do the Things in That Make Your Heart Race
Sometimes in life we unconsciously, or maybe consciously, walk around afraid of things. I know I do. I am in week 7 of Boston Marathon training, and after taking almost two years off from serious running, doing interval and, especially, … Continue reading
Strong to the Core!
Most of us think of the core is strictly muscles in your abdomen, or your six-pack. However, the core refers to muscles in your torso that help you maintain your posture, whether you are running, standing, or sitting. The core … Continue reading
You Call Yourself a Long Distance Runner? #Proof
Distance Runners. We are a unique breed in my opinion….possibly slightly crazy I would even venture to say? 1. You wear compression socks even when you aren’t running, and I’m not talking for recovery. But because you LIKE to wear … Continue reading