I’m about halfway through week 14 of the Hansons Marathon Method training program, for the second time. The high mileage, the tough workouts, the draining intensity; it’s all catching up to me for sure. I know the cumulative fatigue and physical stress is serving a purpose and making me stronger, but this training plan is not for the faint of heart. … Read the rest
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Working Out While Traveling for Work – Weekly Recap – 2.16.20
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
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
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
How to Save Money on Running Gear Without Buying Cheap
Anyone whose read a handful of these blog posts, or who knows me in real life, knows that I hate spending money. It’s a thing for me. And even though I love running and CrossFitting so much, I still don’t want to spend money on things like a Garmin watch or lifting shoes. … Read the rest