Running is a simple sport. We lace up our shoes and head out the door, right? Well, maybe it’s not all that simple. In addition to the shoes, we need the right clothing. And we need to prepare our bodies to run. And help them recover afterward. And eat right. And stay hydrated. And…well, you […]
The Thankful Runner: 10 Reasons I’m Grateful to Running
I admit it. Sometimes I take running for granted. After more than 30 years, I am, of course, happy that I can still enjoy running, but I don’t always give running the credit for all it has brought to my life. So today, on this day before Thanksgiving, this thankful runner is giving credit where […]
Upper Body Self Care for Runners: 3 Tools and 2 Stretches to Help
A while back, I shared an Instagram post with some tips for upper body self-care for runners. It ended up being too long and I needed to cut a few things out, not to mention the challenges I was having loading the video. So, I decided that it would be worthwhile to share the information […]
10 Tips to Maintain Your Healthy Lifestyle During the Holidays
Ah, the holidays. Our favorite time of year, right? The holidays make you think of family, food, fun, celebrations, and gifts. They also make you think of overeating, no time to work out, stress, money, and exhaustion. It can be difficult to maintain your healthy lifestyle during the six weeks or so from Thanksgiving through […]
Asked and Answered! Your 10 Top Running Questions
As a certified running coach, I love to coach beginners of all ages. It brings me joy both as an instructor and as a runner to help introduce people to this sport that we all love. While running can be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward, there […]
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 […]
