Running is hard. The difficult is a big part of the reason that people have a hard time developing a consistent running practice, and it’s why running a 10k, half-marathon, or full marathon is such an accomplishment. A lot of beginner runners assume that after a few weeks of training, running will get easier. … Read the rest
Running Nutrition, the Female Athlete Triad, Counting Macros, and Running
Running and nutrition have long been synonymous, and for a long time runners were told that lighter = faster. Thankfully, runners like Mary Cain, Tina Muir, and Amelia Boone are getting honest about the pressure to stay small, and how it has negatively impacted not only their running performance, but their mental health. … Read the rest
Weekly Recap – 1.5.20 – Running In Bad Weather
This week was an interesting one. We had a bit of travel, a bit of weather, a whole lot of running, and some bad weather. We had some rain, we had some heat, we had some cold, and we had a lot of wind. … Read the rest
Is CrossFit For Runners?
Every runner has heard that it’s important to incorporate strength training and core work into their weekly routine, and for good reason. Running is a high-impact, repetitive movement that can be hard on the body. But runners like to run, and a lot of the time runners don’t like much else.… Read the rest
15 Amazing Podcasts for Running & Working Out
Around this time of year running trails and gyms seem to explode with traffic. While some may complain about the new faces, it always makes me happy to see people motivated to pursue health with more intention. Sticking with a new running or exercise habit can be difficult, though. … Read the rest
Weekly Recap – 12.29.19 – Lessons Learned From Working Out Consistently
This week was New Years, and while I’m not a huge fan of resolutions, I am a fan of reflection and learning. I realized during my long run that I have consistently been working out consistently, in some form or fashion, for a decade at this point.
Three Best Running Gear Purchases of 2019
Running is often seen as a “cheap” form of exercise, because it doesn’t require a whole lot of equipment or gym membership fees. However, there is an abundance of running gear available, and it can be difficult to decide what are the best running gear investments you can make.… Read the rest
The Unexpected Benefits of Running A Half-Marathon
It’s officially 2020! This New Year year I’ve been excited to hear how many people have decided that running a half-marathon for the first time (or second, fifth, or 23rd time) is one of their New Year’s resolutions. Completing an endurance race can be life changing, and there are so many unexpected benefits of running a half-marathon. … Read the rest
Weekly Recap – 12.22.19 – Working Out While Traveling Over Holidays
This week was a whole lot of fun and a whole lot of travel. At this point, I feel like I should start telling people that we live part-time in Dallas, since we’ve been up there three times in the last six weeks. … Read the rest
4 Healthy Habits To Keep in 2020
Around this time of year, it’s pretty common to spend some time reflecting on the year behind, and begin some goal setting activities. We all want to focus on some healthy habits to keep in 2020. The topic of New Years resolutions seems to come up in a lot of conversations, naturally. … Read the rest