Welcome new runner! You have become a part of an exclusive club. As a member you will reap many benefits, including getting in the best shape of your life, a huge increase in self-confidence, and, best of all, multitudes of running friends. When you first meet these new friends though, their running jargon may leave […]
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 […]
Medjool Date Energy Gels with Strawberries and Chia!
I’m excited to share this Medjool Date Energy Gels recipe with you! With only five ingredients, these gels are vegan, gluten-free, and contain no added sugar, yet have carbohydrates and electrolytes to keep you fueled for the long run (or ride). Best of all, they’re quick and easy to make! Medjool Date Energy Gels […]
5 Tips for Holding Onto Your Fitness and Running Resolutions
Yikes! It’s already March. How are those fitness and running resolutions doing? After a burst of enthusiasm and determination in January, when many people make their health, weight loss and running goals, we are now about a week into March, when, unfortunately, many of those awesome resolutions have started to slip. One of the mistakes […]
Stop the Negative Self-Talk! 5 Tips to Turn It Around and Improve Performance
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 […]
