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
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Hill Workouts – Weekly Recap – 6.28.20
Happy belated Fourth of July! While my boys and I don’t generally go all out for this summer holiday, I do love having some time off work. I started off the week with an extra weekend day, because I took a day off for the boys’ birthday last week. … Read the rest
The Best Podcasts for Running
Summer runs can be incredibly brutal, with the heat, humidity, and early sunrises. But if you have hopes for a strong fall or winter season race, summer running is unavoidable. One of the many ways I keep myself motivated during difficult runs is to have a great podcast to listen to. … Read the rest
10 Habits of Fast, Strong Runners
About 6 years ago, I hit a major running plateau. I trained harder and harder, but come race day my results just weren’t changing. It was incredibly frustrating, and humbling. At that point, I started reaching out to other runners I knew, and I realized that we all had some differences in training preferences. … Read the rest
Recovery Weeks – Weekly Recap – 6.14.20
This was definitely a week of transition for me. My running programming had this week scheduled as a recovery week, which I didn’t hate one bit. I also spent some time figuring out where I want to workout since leaving my CrossFit box last week.… Read the rest
How to Maintain Fitness Between Races
One of the hardest questions for any runner to answer right now, is “what’s the next race on your calendar?” Because we want to both laugh and cry when we say, “who the hell knows at this point.” Some of us might have hopeful, tentative dates marked on the calendar that we are training for, just in case. … Read the rest
Summer Running Gear Essentials
Over the last several weeks, summer sure has made itself known. With rising temperatures, longer days, and muggy mornings, it is clear that running strategies and gear need to be adjusted to accommodate the demands of summer running. Even though it has been offensively hot here in Texas, I have still been able to keep my training on track, with a little help from my friends. … Read the rest
Fixing My GI Distress – Weekly Recap – 5.30.20
This was a solid week of training for me, but another tough week emotionally. To continuously see images of overt police brutality has been really weighing on me, and it’s made me reflect on how exhausted the black community must be feeling at this point.… Read the rest
Complete Guide to Running Fuel
When I started training for my first half-marathon, I was so surprised to learn that I would probably need to eat while racing. My mind went insane. How in the world do you chew, swallow, and eat food while you’re moving?! … Read the rest
Memorial Day Murph CrossFit Workout- Weekly Recap – 5.24.20
For my birthday this year, I was blessed with a lovely down week. Monday we celebrated Memorial Day as we have every year for the past 5 years; with the Memorial Day Murph workout at the CrossFit box. I want to share more about the workout in just a bit. … Read the rest