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. […]
High Intensity Speed Training Can Improve Your Marathon Time
What? High-intensity speed training for a marathon? Don’t shake your head yet. It’s true. What is High-Intensity Speed Training? First, a definition. By high-intensity speed training, I’m talking about shorter intervals, probably on a track, done at about 90-95% of your effort level, or at about your 5k pace. Frequently in marathon training, shorter intervals […]
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 […]
Getting Back to Nature: Trail Running Benefits
Most of you know I spend a lot of time running on the trails. It is my happy place. I’m fortunate to have miles and miles of trails to explore within a half-mile of my home! I’m always kind of surprised when people tell me that they rarely or never run on trails. While I […]
