As a fellow runner, I want you to achieve your goals, enjoy running, and remain injury-free. As a running coach, I want all of the same things for you, plus I want to help you keep from making the same training mistakes that are keeping you from setting that PR, improving and enjoying your races, […]
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 Shuffle: My Journey to Better Running
If you have followed my misadventures on Instagram, you know that I’m on a journey to improve my running. At 66, that doesn’t mean I’m looking to make any new PRs. Nope, it means that I am working to Stop the Shuffle. Lately (like the last few years) I find myself falling way too often. […]
6 Valuable Tips for Complete Marathon Recovery
Fact: Marathons are hard on the body. No matter your pace, you have been pounding for 26.2 miles, not to mention the months of hard training involved in preparation for the marathon. Your body needs a rest. Here are some tips to maximize marathon recovery. This post contains affiliate links. It can be difficult for […]
10 Questions You Should Never Ask a Runner
I feel the need for a little lighthearted fun, how about you? I wrote this post a few years ago and it still makes me smile. Whether you’re a runner or not, you’ll be nodding your head and laughing at some of the answers. Here are 10 questions you should never ask a runner. If […]
Beginning Runners: Yes, You Can Learn to Love Running
If you are one of the millions who decided it would be a great idea to start a running program at the beginning of the year, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Your body may ache, you still lose your breath, and you just can’t seem to find this Runners’ High […]
