This was another hectic week for me, with work and travel and training. Whew, and it’s not slowing down any time soon. Working out while traveling for work is not easy, but it’s something I’m not willing to skimp on. So, Sunday I headed up to Austin for work, and got to meet up with my mom for a bougie dinner. … Read the rest
How to Keep Running When You Want to Quit
Endurance running is not an easy sport. Running for multiple hours pushes your body and your mind in ways that can’t be adequately described. There has come a point in every single race that I have run where each step forward is a mental battle between my mind and my body screaming at me to stop, and my heart willing me to continue moving forward. … Read the rest
Juggling CrossFit and Running
I have a confession to make. I have a really hard time being bored. I’m also not very good at relaxing. This can be frustrating for my husband, who is a normal person that likes having downtime. Instead, I like to chase big crazy, fitness goals. … Read the rest
Flexibility & Fitness Goals – Weekly Recap – 2.9.20
This was a fairly calm and uneventful (but high mileage) week. My first strength run was Monday, and I’ll talk a little more about my difficulty finding my pace in a bit. I didn’t have to travel for work this week, and it was nice being able to focus on my training, nutrition, and recovery. … Read the rest
Must Have Running Gear Blogger Round Up
Running is not an easy sport. Endurance running, even less so. And unfortunately, there’s no magic pill to make training any easier, but that’s probably why we love it so much. While new or expensive running gear won’t make you throw down miles like Kipchoge, there are some must have running gear options that can make a huge difference in how comfortable, entertained, or safe you are on the roads, trails, and during recovery.… Read the rest
A Running RomCom
Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of great clients. One of my favorite things is watching someone go from reluctantly registering for a race to really enjoying the process of running. And right now, I’m working with an amazing woman who has fallen in love with running. … Read the rest
Running & Mental Toughness – Weekly Recap – 2.2.20
This was another busy week for me. I was out of town all week for work, and had all day meetings. Ugh. Fortunately, I was still able to get in all of my training this week. With all of the travel, and a few unplanned difficulties, this week certainly tested the limits of my mental toughness.… Read the rest
How to Eat Healthy While Traveling
If you’ve been reading my blog for any period of time, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I travel for work fairly frequently. I’ve shared that I don’t let work travel interrupt or prevent me from training and making progress towards my fitness goals. … Read the rest
Treadmill Tips For Moms, That You Haven't Heard Of
This guest post is brought to you by Whitney Heins, founder of The Mother Runners, a place where moms who run or want to run can find information and inspiration to chase their dreams. Whitney is a former journalist who works from home with her two small children.… Read the rest
Balancing Career and Fitness Goals – Weekly Recap – 1.26.20
This was a hectic week for me. I had work events all week starting Tuesday. Which once again meant I hit my peopling quota by mid-week. I also had a couple of short work trips during the week, which meant a lot of packing and repacking.… Read the rest