So, did you see my Instagram post yesterday? Yes, it’s true. I signed up for my 40th marathon! And since, by January 2025 it will be almost five years since my last 26.2, it seemed appropriate to review these tips for returning to the marathon. View this post on […]
26+ Weird and Crazy Things Runners Do (that normal people don’t get)
The other day I got to thinking about some of the weird, gross, and crazy things runners do. While for most runners these are completely normal behaviors, the rest of the world, which already thinks of us as kind of nuts since many of us “run farther than they can drive,” finds them a little […]
Massage for Runners: How Massage Can Help You Run Better
Running (and many other sports) can be tough on your body. The repetitive motion of running, the pounding, poor body mechanics, or simply the mileage alone can lead to aches, pains, reduced performance, and potential injury. While I recommend many different recovery options, massage for runners is one of my favorites. The key is to […]
7 Simple Tips for Running an Awesome Second Marathon
You Did It! You are a marathoner! It was hard, it was exciting, it may even have been grueling, but you did it. After a few days spent rejoicing, sharing your experience, showing off your medal, and impressing your coworkers, you may be thinking, “What’s next?” Okay, so maybe you will deal first with your […]
Stop the Negative Self-Talk! 5 Tips to Turn It Around and Improve Performance
A while back, I failed to complete my 20-mile training run. A combination of heat, tired legs, and my own negative self-talk combined to not only cut the run off at 17 miles but to make most of it pretty miserable. Heat and tired legs are easy to understand, but what about my own attitude? […]
5 Reasons to Date a Runner
I’m sure I’ve told you this before, but I met (and married) my husband Alan at the Tram Road Challenge. We were standing on opposite sides of the finish line, cheering on the other runners, after we’d finished the race. We chatted a little and it so happened he won a dinner for two at […]
