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
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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