Recently. we discussed what you need to start a running program. So now maybe you graduated from your couch to 5k program. Or you followed my 12 week Run a 5k plan. You can run at least 3.1 miles. Maybe, if you found a real race you’ve run an actual 5k. Now what? Are you […]
Running Jargon: A Guide for New Runners to Understand Their Running Friends
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 […]
5 Things to Do Before Starting Marathon Training
When you sign up for a marathon, whether it’s your first or your 20th, it’s easy to get excited and want to jump right into training. Before you do that, here are a few things to do before you start building up that mileage. 5 Things to Do Before Starting Marathon Training Whatever your experience, […]
Post-Workout Recovery Routine for Runners
Let’s talk about running recovery. We all know we should be doing this, right? I’ll bet it’s on your list of “things I should be doing after my run.” Uh-huh. I’m going to give you a little help here by sharing my Post-Workout Recovery Routine for Runners. A while back I shared How to Use […]
Running Through the Holidays. 5 Tips to Maintain Your Fitness
Every year around this time life starts to get crazy. Between holiday shopping, baking, get-togethers (small groups please), finding time to fit in a run can be hard. Especially when you add all the things you’re currently doing, like working, homeschooling, and the everyday goings-on of life. Running through the holidays might come to mean […]
Create SMART Goals to Achieve Your Fitness and Weight Loss Goals
Have you tried over and over again to lose weight or start a fitness program? You get started, try really hard, then don’t see results. It can be so frustrating! Does that sound like you? Do you make goals every year to live a healthier lifestyle? Eat better, get fit, lose weight? Only to give […]
