It’s mid-May, the weather is heating up, and it’s time for my annual “Smart Summer Running Tips” post. Planning ahead and preparing for warmer days will definitely help you stay cool this summer. While the official first day of summer may be June 20, we all know that Memorial weekend is the real, if unofficial, […]
12 Essential Life Lessons Learned from Running
I am a different person than I was when I started running over 30 years ago. Running has taught me many essential life lessons, giving me confidence and a sense of self that I didn’t possess before I became a runner. Essential Life Lessons Learned from Running As a high school cross country coach for […]
5 Ways Yoga Makes Me a Better Runner
Those of you who know me, or have been reading my blog for a while, know that I tend to be a fair-weather yogi. I try, I really do, but between running and strength training, not to mention work, blogging, and, well, my personal life, yoga is frequently the first thing to go by the […]
5 Training Mistakes That Can Hijack Your Running Goals (and Cause Injury)
Whether you’re a beginner just starting your running path, an experienced runner, or somewhere in between, it’s likely you’ve created goals, made race plans, and generally have intentions to improve your running. These tips will help you do it the right way to avoid training mistakes, achieve your running goals, and remain injury-free! 5 Training […]
7 Tips to Qualify for Boston (or Set a New PR)
It’s Spring, it’s mid-April, the weather is changing and and the 2025 running of the Boston Marathon is in the books. This race has held a fascination for runners for years and many have set a goal to qualify for Boston at some point in their running journey. Congratulations to Kenyans John Korir and Sharon […]
10 Tips to Run Your Fastest 5k. Plus 2 Workouts
My recent posts have focused on longer distance races like marathons and half marathons. Are you ready for a change? Here’s an idea, how about training to run your fastest 5k? It doesn’t just happen, you know. It takes planning, hard work, and dedication to train properly for a 5k race PR (personal record). A […]
