If you love marathons as much as I do, you think about them. A lot. I actually love to collect marathon miscellany. I’m interested in different facts about the race. Plus, since I’ve run 37 marathons, I have a lot of thoughts and memories. Here are some of the things that have been rolling through […]
Running This Week plus 5 Fun Fit Things I’m Loving Right Now
The weather is warming up here in the California desert after a really nice May and early June. Last weekend the highs were about 90, which, while it probably sounds pretty hot to most people is actually a great temperature for this time of year. Compare that to the 120 we’re expecting next Monday and […]
5 Reasons that You Will Love the New Mizuno Wave Sky (shoe review)
This review of the Mizuno Wave Sky was made possible by Mizuno and Fitfluential. All opinions are my own. Like many runners, I spent my early running years on the hunt for the perfect shoe. I tried various brands, liking some, hating some, feeling neutral about others. Back then I was told that because I had […]
Rockin’ in San Diego: My Rock and Roll Half Marathon Recap
Happy Global Running Day! Yes, I know it’s over, but I feel that every day should be Running Day! How did you celebrate? Did you (or will you) go for a run? I managed my first run since my half marathon, and I’m celebrating by sharing my Rock and Roll Half Marathon Recap! Rock […]
5 Things I Wear on My Wrists and How They Help My Running
My husband glanced at me the other day while I was busily writing a blog post and said, “you’re a hippy.” What? Then I noticed that he was looking at my arms and the multiple things that I wear on my wrists. They do look kind of hippy-like. But they all have a purpose (and […]
Monday Motivation: Will I Run Faster If I Weigh Less?
I write a lot about how to run faster. I share workouts, running tips, and general information about how runners can train to be better at their sport. I was intrigued by a comment on one of my posts a few years ago. I was asked if losing weight was important in order to run faster. […]
