I’ve started to come to terms with the fact that life with an infant is extremely up and down. Last week was great, and while this week wasn’t particularly terrible, it was just so damn hectic. We had so many things going on as a family, and while most of them were really great, it was EXHAUSTING.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Ultramarathon training
How Runners Prepare for Fall
It was the last week of summer vacation for our little dude! I would love to say this summer just flew by, but with him basically being home since Spring break of 2020 and the fact that I’m exhaustingly pregnant, well that would be a lie. … Read the rest
7 Tips for Race Day Morning
With Fall just around the corner, that only means one thing for road runners. Racing season is nearly here! Having run more races than I could ever count, I have a few tried and true tips for race morning that I am excited to share. … Read the rest
How Being Pregnant Is Like Running An Ultramarathon
Some people say that pregnancy is a marathon, not a sprint. And while I think pregnancy is just as hard as a marathon, in my opinion being pregnant is like running an ultramarathon. Since I’ve been missing the longer distances and trails lately, I decided to write down all the ways being pregnant is similar to an ultramarathon. … Read the rest
7 Tips for Fueling for Performance
In a world that celebrates very few body types, it’s almost an act of rebellion to fuel for performance, rather than “diet and exercise.” But fortunately, more female athletes are understanding the importance fueling adequately, and focusing more on athletic performance than pure aesthetics. … Read the rest
Summer Running Gear Essentials
Memorial Day has come and gone, which only means one thing. Summer has officially arrived. For a lot of runners, fall race training starts soon, if not now. Summer running can be one tough beast, but running gear has come a long way to helping runners stay somewhat cool. … Read the rest
Summer Running: The Pros & Cons (& how to deal with them)
With Memorial Day just around the corner, and temperatures rising all over the country, it is clear that Summer is on its way. And for some runners, the extra sunshine is a welcome guest. For other runners, Summer running is a beast! … Read the rest
12 More Amazing Podcasts for Runners
After an incredibly long hiatus, road races are finally back on! And with the sometimes grueling Summer season upon us, most runners are starting to plan their training schedules. For me, training for a road or trail race isn’t going to happen unless I have something amazing to listen to. … Read the rest
Running In The Dark – And Staying Safe
Runners around the world are probably counting down the hours until daylight savings time. Why? Because while the rest of the world may love being able to sleep in late on the weekends without the rude intrusion of early morning sunlight, runners generally don’t love strolling up and down dark roads. … Read the rest
Running Without Races
This week was a nice, slow return to running and CrossFitting. This is the first time in several years that I have been running without races on the horizon. It definitely means that I’m approaching my running differently, but I’m having a great time so. … Read the rest