You’ve worked hard. You’ve followed your training plan, did all those long runs, that speed work, and now you’re about two weeks out from your race. You’re not done yet, though. The final part of your training starts now. It’s time for your half marathon taper. Many runners fear that they will lose fitness by […]
Half Marathon Recovery: Tips for a Speedy and Effective Recovery
Half marathons are a popular distance for runners looking to challenge themselves without committing to the full 26.2 miles. However, completing a half marathon is no small feat, and proper recovery is essential to prevent injury and ensure future success. Recovery after a half marathon is crucial to allow the body to repair and rebuild, […]
My Arthritic Knees: Is Cortisone the Solution?
If you follow me on Instagram you probably know that I had cortisone shots in both of my arthritic knees a couple of weeks ago (or, since I’m counting, 12 days as of today). My Arthritic Knees And if you know me, you also probably know that I’ve been whining complaining about my arthritic knees […]
Practical Tips for Improving Running Form
I have written that working on running form is one of the 18 Game-Changing Habits that runners should adopt in order to run better. Improving running form can help you run faster, farther, and decrease your risk of injury. Here are some practical tips, drills, and suggestions that will help you understand running form and take […]
10-Minute Warmup Routine for Runners
After 30 years of running, I am finally dedicated to my warmup routine for runners. I admit it took me a while to get on board but now I can look back and wish I’d started sooner. Here’s why you should be doing it too. This post is sponsored by adidas. Why is a Warmup […]
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 […]