Have you ever felt like a failure because you failed in achieving your running and life goals for the new year? Whether you call them resolutions, goals, or plans, many people tend to start off the new year with the idea of creating some kind of change in their life. Losing weight, starting a running […]
The Thankful Runner: 10 Reasons I’m Grateful to Running
I admit it. Sometimes I take running for granted. After more than 25 years, I am, of course, happy that I can still enjoy running, but I don’t always give running the credit for all it has brought to my life. So today, on this day before Thanksgiving, this thankful runner is giving credit where […]
Runners! Don’t Foam Roll if You Have IT Band Syndrome. Try This Instead!
Many runners develop IT Band Syndrome at some point during their running “careers.” The Iliotibial band, or IT band, is a thick tendon that runs along the outside of your thigh from the hip to the knee. Your glutes and TFL (tensor fascia latae) connect to the IT band and together help move the hip and […]
Mobility for Runners: Improve Your Hip and Ankle Mobility
More and more runners are realizing the importance of using foam rollers as part of their self-care. I know by the way they describe it, with terms like painful, excruciating, and agonizing, they may not be using their foam roller correctly or getting the most benefit from it. One of the best uses of a […]
4 Reasons Knowing Your Body Metrics Can Help Your Running
So, if you’ve been following my skin cancer journey on Instagram, you know I’ve been struggling a little through my recovery. Hence the repost from a few years ago about knowing your Body Metrics. Honestly, I will be fine, it’s just been rough this week. Here’s the Instagram reel that tells you a bit more […]
Runners’ Workout: Strengthen Your Hips, Glutes, and Core to Run Better
While overall strength training is important, the perfect runners’ workout will include exercises to strengthen your hips, glutes, and core. Over the years I’ve shared a lot of workouts that focus on these areas, but variety is the spice of life, so another one is always fun to add to your repertoire, right? This post […]
