As runners, we frequently say things like, “I need to do some strength training,” or “I need to improve my core strength,” or “I really should do some speed work.” What if you could do a track workout that included all of that at one time? Now that would be a different type of track […]
8 Essential Strength Exercises for Runners with a Workout
I have to admit that currently all my workouts are done indoors and at home. But, I love to work out outdoors and can hardly wait until the weather cools down enough here in the desert to do so. Whether you’re inside or out, using a dumbbell or a rock, these essential strength exercises can […]
Vegan Curried Chicken Soup
Not only am I happy that it’s finally soup season (tomorrow is the first day of fall!), I’m also enjoying some spicy, Indian-inspired food recently. A few weeks ago I posted Jackfruit Tikka Masala and today I’m pleased to share this Vegan Curried Chicken Soup. As are many of my recipes, this Vegan Curried Chicken […]
How Runners Can Use a Massage Gun for Movement Prep
Over the weekend I attended Therabody University. Well, virtually, anyway. Therabody University was a four-hour course designed for personal trainers to provide information about using the Theragun to help our clients, as well as for our own use. Today, I want to share how runners can use their massage gun for movement prep. This post […]
Autumn Treat: Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Maple Blondies
If I haven’t made this clear enough yet, I am so happy that it is finally (almost) Fall! September brings (slightly) cooler weather, soup (<– yes! Check out this Butternut Squash Soup with Sweet Potato, White Beans, and Red Pepper. It just screams fall. ), and, best of all, the opportunity to revisit treats like […]
Are You Making These 10 Running Mistakes?
They told you running was a simple sport, didn’t they? That as long as you had a decent pair of shoes you could just head out and run? Then you thought you’d try racing. You started thinking about getting faster, maybe you had your first injury. Then maybe the marathon beckoned, or an ultra. You […]
