As a coach, both to teenage cross country runners and adults training for all distances, I get a lot of questions about how to train, dress, what kind of shoes to wear, etc. Sometimes, though, a runner will approach me hesitantly, almost secretively, and whisper something like, “um, coach? I, um, have a question.” Voice […]
Shine On! Fitness News and the Weekly Run Down
During the last six months (meaning during the pandemic) I have not planted a garden, made sourdough bread, or even thoroughly cleaned my house. What I have done though earned certifications in Stretching and Flexibility, TRX Instruction, and Mobility Specialist. And now, in new fitness news, I have two more educational programs coming up! Fitness […]
My Favorite Self-Care Tools Plus Tips to Use Them
I talk a lot about self-care, especially stretching, foam rolling, and vibration therapy, with a little massage and assisted stretching thrown in. While self-care may sound indulgent, it is actually one of the most important things runners can do to improve performance, reduce the risk of injury, and simply move better. With that in mind, […]
Finally, Family! Plus the Week in Workouts
My grandsons (and their parents) live about two hours away. We usually see them every two or three months, more in the summer because they live in Huntington Beach and it’s so much cooler there. Because of the pandemic, until this weekend we hadn’t seen them since Christmas. They came out to the desert this […]
The Best Running Tips Ever. 20 Great Tips for Beginners to the Elite
I have shared a lot of running tips over the years. Everything from how to start running, injury prevention tips, running your first half marathon or marathon, to how to stay motivated and mentally strong. I thought it would be fun to take the best points of all of those posts and share them together […]
Meet the New Theragun Mini Massage Gun! My Review
I’m changing things up for Monday! Today, instead of my boring old running recap (which I can’t even prove since, you know, Garmin is down), I’m sharing my review of the new Theragun Mini Massage Gun. I have been fortunate to own and try quite a few massage guns, including the granddaddy of them all, […]
