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 […]
Upgrade Your Post-Run Stretch Routine for Better Results
Do you stretch after your run? Most experts recommend doing some static stretches after a run. The problem with static stretches is that they are, well, static. When you hold a stretch for any length of time you are stretching one section of a muscle. Today I’m going to show you how to upgrade your […]
18 Game-Changing Habits That Will Improve Your Running
What if there were some habits that you could incorporate into your running that would be game-changers? I’d bet you’d be interested if I told you that these habits will not only improve your running, they will make it more enjoyable and make you injury-proof. Well, here you go, my top game-changing habits that will […]
13.1 Half Marathon Etiquette Rules (that apply to marathons too!)
I basically wrote this post in my head a couple of years ago when I was running the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Half Marathon. The concept came up for the first time within the first half mile when I came upon a group of women walking four abreast. That let me know that there […]
13.1 Tips to Help You Run Your Best Half Marathon
I did it! Several weeks ago I signed up for the Palm Desert Half Marathon! It’s in February, which leaves me about a month left to train. At my age, I don’t expect to run my best half marathon, but like many runners, I want to enjoy myself and finish strong. If you feel the […]
Gym Etiquette: How to Be a Responsible Gym-Goer
Most gyms are in that January rush, where millions head out with goals to get fit, lose weight, get strong, etc. The crowds are often big so it’s really important to learn a little about how to behave at the gym to keep the peace during your workouts. We have talked about how to maintain […]
