A while back, I failed to complete my 20-mile training run. A combination of heat, tired legs, and my own negative self-talk combined to not only cut the run off at 17 miles but to make most of it pretty miserable. Heat and tired legs are easy to understand, but what about my own attitude? […]
The 20 Golden Rules of Running
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 […]
5 Reasons to Date a Runner
I’m sure I’ve told you this before, but I met (and married) my husband Alan at the Tram Road Challenge. We were standing on opposite sides of the finish line, cheering on the other runners, after we’d finished the race. We chatted a little and it so happened he won a dinner for two at […]
Upgrade Your Post-Run Stretch Routine for Better Results
Do you stretch after your run? Most experts recommend doing some static stretches after a run. The problem with static stretches is that they are, well, static. When you hold a stretch for any length of time you are stretching one section of a muscle. Today I’m going to show you how to upgrade your […]
18 Game-Changing Habits That Will Improve Your Running
What if there were some habits that you could incorporate into your running that would be game-changers? I’d bet you’d be interested if I told you that these habits will not only improve your running, they will make it more enjoyable and make you injury-proof. Well, here you go, my top game-changing habits that will […]
13.1 Half Marathon Etiquette Rules (that apply to marathons too!)
I basically wrote this post in my head a couple of years ago when I was running the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Half Marathon. The concept came up for the first time within the first half mile when I came upon a group of women walking four abreast. That let me know that there […]
