If there is one positive thing that has come out of the pandemic, it is the fact that so many people have become interested in running. Whether you are new to the sport, an old novice, training for your first half-marathon, or eyeing your 10th ultra-marathon, every runner is always looking for new ways to run more comfortably. … Read the rest
Virtual Trail Racing – Weekly Recap – 5.17.20
This week marked the end of my base building. My mileage was high, and I felt good all week. On Saturday, I wrapped up my base building with a little virtual trail racing. After this week, I’ll take a deload week with some lower mileage. … Read the rest
Marathon Training Plan Round Up
Training for a half or full marathon is never an easy undertaking; especially if you are starting training in the heat of Summer. But there’s a whole lot of truth to the saying that Fall races are won in Summer. So if you have your sights set on a race that is (hopefully) happening anytime between September and November, now is the time to start considering your training plan.… Read the rest
The Best Fitness Apps In 2020
I’m gonna date myself here, but there were no iPhones in existence when I started running and working out in college. Which meant there wasn’t a single fitness app available. Crazy, right? Thankfully, technology has come a long way and there are more workout, lifting, nutrition, and running apps than I could ever need. … Read the rest
Fitting in Training – Weekly Recap – 5.10.20
The base building continued this week, and I am happy to report that I finally feel like my energy is on the upswing! I’m still loving an early bedtime and evenings on the couch, but I am definitely feeling less depleted. … Read the rest
Going Back to the Box
It’s been about 8 weeks since gyms and CrossFit boxes across Texas closed their doors. And let me tell you, it feels like years. For better or for worse, things are starting to reopen, and many people are very much looking forward to running back in. … Read the rest
Running in Heat & Humidity – Surviving Summer Running
If you are living anywhere in the vicinity of the southern half of the US, you know Summer is on the way. Down here in South Texas, it has definitely arrived. With some mornings in the low 70’s, and high relative humidity, mother nature is telling us to start preparing for hot, summer running. … Read the rest
Managing Fatigue In Training – Weekly Recap – 5.2.20
This week was a fairly easy going base building week, with a mixture of road and trail miles. My body continues to feel pretty good and strong overall, I’m still loving the trails, but I am still somewhat tired. Not dragging myself around the house like a narcoleptic level of tired, but also not having any difficult getting to sleep.… Read the rest
Staying Mentally Healthy During COVID-19
The National Association of Mental Health estimates that over 25% of the American population struggles with mental health. I am no exception. High functioning anxiety has long been a way of life for me, and it’s something that prompted me to pursue a career in mental health. … Read the rest
Running Postpartum – How Running Makes Us Stronger Moms
When I looked at my calendar Sunday morning to start planning out my next week, I was surprised to see that Mother’s Day happens to be this weekend. How did I not know it was right around the corner? Well, mom brain probably has a lot to do with it. … Read the rest