Happy Global Running Day! This is pretty much my favorite holiday because it means I get to talk about running all day! Oh, hmm, well l guess I already do that but it’s still one of my favorite holidays. Today, let’s talk about running gear. I frequently get asked about my favorite running gear. From […]
11 Tips to Crush Your Ragnar Trail Race
A few days ago, I received a message from a local Facebook friend (Alan and I used to coach her son in cross country). She told me that she had been talked into joining Ragnar Trail Appalachian in August. Her problem? She’s not a runner. In my opinion, this is definitely doable. Her team is […]
11 Tips to Successfully Train for Running a Downhill Marathon
About 24 years ago I ran what would turn out to be my PR on a downhill marathon course. I had done no specific downhill training, and I suffered that last six miles. Even though it was my 15th marathon, I was so sore the next day that I could hardly walk. If I had […]
10 Minute Dynamic Warmup: 3 Steps to Activate and Mobilize Your Hips
Okay, tell me the truth. Do you warm up before you run? Or do you just head out the door and start running? I’m pretty sure the majority of runners will admit to the latter. Not enough time, they say, and yeah, I get that. We want to fill our running time with running, right? […]
Half Marathon Training: 3 Key Workouts to Run Your Best Race
Do you have a half marathon on your 2023 goal list? Either training for your first, improving, or even setting a new PR? Here are three key workouts that will take your half marathon training to the next level. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I am signed up for my first […]
5 Tips for Creating and Achieving Running and Life Goals in 2023
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 […]
