If you follow me on Instagram, you may be aware that I recently underwent Mohs surgery. What does this have to do with running? Since the purpose of Mohs surgery is to remove skin cancer and most runners spend a lot of time in the sun, they are definitely related. What is Mohs Skin Cancer […]
The Best Mini Massage Gun for Runners
I received the Bob and Brad® Q2 Mini Massage Gun in exchange for my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links. I’m sure you’ve heard of Bob and Brad. They are the two most famous physical therapists on the internet, after all. I’m a recent fan, dating back from when I was searching for help […]
4 Reasons Knowing Your Body Metrics Can Help Your Running
So, if you’ve been following my skin cancer journey on Instagram, you know I’ve been struggling a little through my recovery. Hence the repost from a few years ago about knowing your Body Metrics. Honestly, I will be fine, it’s just been rough this week. Here’s the Instagram reel that tells you a bit more […]
Runners’ Workout: Strengthen Your Hips, Glutes, and Core to Run Better
While overall strength training is important, the perfect runners’ workout will include exercises to strengthen your hips, glutes, and core. Over the years I’ve shared a lot of workouts that focus on these areas, but variety is the spice of life, so another one is always fun to add to your repertoire, right? This post […]
Running Against Time: 6 Ways to Hold Off the Inevitable
As I continue to increase my mileage after recovering from plantar fasciitis and take time to reflect on my training and my running goals. I realize that in many ways I’m running against time. These days it seems like every time I race, my times get a little slower. It seems a combination of accumulated […]
Training for Your First Half Marathon: 10 Tips for Success
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and sign up for your first half marathon! Congratulations! You are now on your way to training for and competing in the most popular distance in running! Now, before we go any further, here’s a mental exercise for you (and I only have you do it because […]
