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

Races and Marathons Post Pandemic – What to Expect

Who could have expected that 90% of the 2020 road and trail racing season would be cancelled due to a pandemic?  It was definitely not what I expected a year ago, but here we are.  And it seems like we might finally be reaching a point where racing can be a possibility again. … Read the rest

Traveling to Races With Kids

The holiday season is definitely upon us, and between visiting friends and family and a winter race, it seems that I’m spending much more time in the car with my kid than any place else.  As thankful as I am that we have the ability to get all of this family travel accomplished, it can still be rather draining. … Read the rest

How to Reduce the Costs of Race Registrations

Earlier this week, I finally registered for the BMW Dallas Marathon in December. When I decided to run this race, I was reminded of the creative ways I have found to reduce the costs of race registrations. 

After a number of pre-race injuries and changed plans, I like to wait as long as possible to register for races, just in case something unplanned comes up. … Read the rest

Marathon Prep: The Night Before A Big Race

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with one of my clients to discuss her preparations for her first half-marathon.  As we chatted about her nerves and excitement, it hit me that it’s been almost a decade since my first race. … Read the rest