It’s Monday, September 7. Labor Day, actually, though since I’ve been out of work for six months I’m not sure I get to celebrate. The big question of the day, though, is, now that it’s almost Autumn, is it soup season yet? I may be jumping the gun a little since it was 120 degrees […]
The Benefits of Running: Surviving and Thriving in 2020
If you’re not a runner but have friends who run, you may have heard them say things recently like, “thank God for running!” And you may think, well, I know they like it but isn’t that taking it a bit far? I’m here to tell you, no, actually that may be an understatement, especially during […]
A Sunrise a Day Makes Coach Debbie a Happier Runner
Okay, so it’s a bit of a mixed metaphor, but since lately I feel like I have been “taking” a sunrise a day it fits. Yes, it’s been hot, yes, we’ve had some humidity, and yes I can’t wait for summer to be over, but seeing that beautiful sunrise every day makes everything seem, well, […]
What I Learned at IDEA World and How It Will Affect Your Running
I’m just back from the IDEA World Virtual Convention and I’m all jazzed up with excitement about what I learned in my sessions. Well, just back isn’t exactly correct since I never really went anywhere, but I am excited to share some of the things I learned with you. And yes, even though my sessions […]
IDEA World Fitness Convention: The Virtual Version
This weekend I was fortunate to be able to attend the 2020 IDEA World Fitness Convention. Of course, as with all other live events this year, the version I was looking forward to, in Anaheim, was turned into a virtual event. The question in my mind, would it be worth my time and money? As […]
The Top 5 Most Embarrassing Running Questions Answered
As a coach, both to teenage cross country runners and adults training for all distances, I get a lot of questions about how to train, dress, what kind of shoes to wear, etc. Sometimes, though, a runner will approach me hesitantly, almost secretively, and whisper something like, “um, coach? I, um, have a question.” Voice […]
