Three weeks into July and I’m pretty sure the first words out of my mouth at any given time are “it’s too hot!” I’ve lived in the desert for about 40 years but there’s something about 120 degrees that gets me going like that. The heat continues and all I can do is hope that […]
The Art (and some science) of the Marathon Taper
Marathon training is hard. Very hard. You are pushing your body to its limits, running mileage that makes your friends’ jaws drop, training intensively for months, working toward the goal of finishing that 26.2 miles with pride. Whether you’re an elite athlete trying to win, an age group champion trying to set a new personal […]
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Running Goals?
We have all had races that didn’t turn out the way we planned. You train hard and follow your plan, then something happens during the race and you don’t reach your goal. While there can be many reasons for this, it could be that you are sabotaging your own running goals. Are You Sabotaging Your […]
3 Hill Workouts to Get Faster and Stronger
Whether you’re training for a hilly race or just want to get stronger and faster, hill workouts should be a part of your plan. Depending upon your own goals, there are several types of hill workouts that provide different benefits. Here are three workouts that should be a part of your training program. 3 Hill […]
My 3 Week Ragnar Training Plan – Weeks 1 & 2
The countdown is on! With less than two weeks to go until Ragnar So Cal, I thought I’d share how my 3 Week Ragnar Training Plan is going! Here are the highlights of the first two weeks. If you follow me on Instagram, you may know that the goal of my 3 week Ragnar training […]
Training, Life, and the Mesa-PHX Marathon
It’s been way too long since I’ve posted any kind of training or life update, so here we are. I feel like when we get into the winter, which is the “season” in my neck of the woods, all I really do is work, run, eat, and sleep. Kind of boring, right? In case you […]