This was another emotionally exhausting week. First, hearing about Dave Glassman’s lack of support for the black community and black lives matter movement, and then hearing more and more information around the disgusting culture at CrossFit, Inc head quarters. It was just heart breaking to be honest.… Read the rest
Tag Archives: running community
Running Postpartum – How Running Makes Us Stronger Moms
When I looked at my calendar Sunday morning to start planning out my next week, I was surprised to see that Mother’s Day happens to be this weekend. How did I not know it was right around the corner? Well, mom brain probably has a lot to do with it. … Read the rest
An Open Letter to my Husband
To my husband,
When we met a decade ago, I honestly never could have imagined where we would be. I’m not usually inclined to state my feelings, and after 10 years I’m so grateful that you don’t hold that against me. … Read the rest
Insane Things Only Runners Understand
This weekend I decided to complete and endurance challenge that entailed running one mile every hour for 24 hours. For fun. And as I was clicking away the hours, I started thinking about what a unique group of people runners are. … Read the rest
24 Miles in 24 Hours Running Challenge – Weekly Recap – 4.19.20
Another week of solid Running Base Training completed with a little twist at the end, and my final Support Your Local Box workout. I was able to split up my runs this week between road and trail miles again, which was a lot of fun. … Read the rest
Races Are Cancelled, Running Is Not
The world has completely changed in the span of three weeks. And while these changes aren’t permanent (I certainly hope), it seems like the world isn’t going to back to normal in the immediate future. It can feel silly and selfish to focus on something like running in a time where something like the coronavirus is happening. … Read the rest
Is CrossFit For Runners?
Every runner has heard that it’s important to incorporate strength training and core work into their weekly routine, and for good reason. Running is a high-impact, repetitive movement that can be hard on the body. But runners like to run, and a lot of the time runners don’t like much else.… Read the rest
Being Naturally Un-Athletic Is A Gift
Merry Christmas! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday filled with gifts, and treats, and happiness. As part of the holiday festivities, I thought it would be fun to share one of the greatest and most unassuming gifts I’ve received in my adult life.… Read the rest
Marathon Racing Costs & How to Save 70%
One of the statements that I hear from coaching clients regularly is that they are surprised at the cost of destination races and marathon racing costs. This shouldn’t come as a huge shock, as travel and vacations are generally not considered cheap. … Read the rest
Marathon Tapering On Hansons
I am finally in my last week before the marathon, and in full marathon taper mode! This will be the 8th marathon distance race I’ve run, so tapering is not a new concept. However, marathon tapering on Hansons is fairly different from any other taper I have done in the past. … Read the rest