It’s been more than a decade since I ran my first half-marathon, and it’s an experience I will never forget. Not just because of how great it was to cross that finish line for the first time, but also because it was one of the hardest experiences of my life up to that point. … Read the rest
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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
The Year Without a Turkey Trot
Every November, Americans are bombarded with advertisements and commercials. We’re encouraged to buy everything from stocking stuffers to new cars, and in the middle of all of it are the turkey trots. The inaugural turkey trot took place in Buffalo, New York in 1896! … Read the rest
7 Tips for Staying Active During the Holidays
The holiday season is definitely upon us. Every year I have clients who tell me they struggle to stay active during the holiday season. Between travel, spending time with the family, and trying to cram 40 hours of work into 3 days, it can feel overwhelming. … Read the rest
Speed Workouts for Every Race Goal – Blogger Round Up
Most runners on the roads and trails want to do one of two things; run further or run faster. Some may even want to try and do both simultaneously (which can be somewhat risky). Because running is such an individualistic sport, what helps your running buddy improve their race pace may not work for you. … Read the rest
Beating Boredom On Your Runs – Weekly Recap – 8.23.20
Much like last week, this week started off somewhat rough. My brother in law being in town was so much fun, but also a little rough on my recovery. After my long run on Saturday, I was not feeling very motivated for my second long run of the week. … Read the rest
Running Injury During Training – Weekly Recap – 8.16.20
This week started off, well interesting. On Sunday, I took a little bit of a trail spill at about mile 9. I didn’t trip, like I normally do, but hit some loose dirt on a turn and just kinda slid off the trail a bit. … Read the rest
Three Tempo Run Workouts to Improve Speed
If you’ve been running for any decent period of time, chances are you’re looking for ways of improving your pace and speed. If this is you, you’ve probably come across the term “tempo run,” as a suggestion for helping you achieve your goal. … Read the rest
Time Hacks for Busy Runners
Every running plan can be adapted and adjusted to meet individual needs. However every single training plan has one thing in common; running takes time. And the more you love the sport, it becomes more likely that your running habit will become more time consuming. … Read the rest