I’m going to give my disclosure at the beginning; this is going to be a lengthy and honest post. My birth experience was amazing and hard and exhausting and so rewarding. I don’t honestly know how I could synthesize it down to a bite sized chunk. … Read the rest
Tag Archives: running gear
Staying Safe While Running Solo
Being a lady runner has so many positives; amazing running groups, friends who have the best purse snacks, and a valid reason to spend multiple days in athleisure wear. Unfortunately, we also face some unique challenges, especially when it comes staying safe on our runs. … Read the rest
2020 Gift Guide for Runners
2020 has been a rough year for all of us, but thankfully Christmas is just around the corner. Which means lots of chocolate, carbs, and Christmas gifts! If you’ve got a runner who deserves a little extra love this holiday season, here’s some amazing gift ideas for runners that will make you the most popular gift giver on the track! … Read the rest
Trail Running Gear Essentials
Trail running is one of the most exciting and fun ways to build endurance and strength in running. While most gear these days can transition pretty seamlessly from roads to trails, there are a few trail running must haves to consider before hitting the dirt. … Read the rest
100 Mile Running Week – Weekly Recap – 8.2.20
This week, I ran 100 miles. Which absolutely blows my mind. I started counting miles towards my 100 mile running week on Monday, and hit Monday on Sunday. I decided to use this goal as a way of honoring and bringing more awareness to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. … Read the rest
The Last Mile Is The Longest
When you are in elementary Science classes, you learn that there are certain distances that are standardized, so that everyone has the same understanding. Instead of saying “not too far away,” you might say half a mile. Usually, this is fine. … Read the rest
Ultra-Training 101: Back to Back Long Runs – Weekly Recap – 7.26.20
This week, I started prepping for my 100 mile week . On Monday the 3rd, I’ll be starting my 100 miles for 100 Women project. I’m using my running as a way of honoring and bringing more awareness to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. … Read the rest
Ultimate Guide to Running Hydration
Before I started running regularly, my hydration plan consisted mostly of coffee, iced tea, and alcohol. College years, most of us had them. But one summer into training for my half-marathon plan, I quickly learned what happens when you don’t drink enough water. … Read the rest
Surviving High Mileage Training Weeks – Weekly Recap – 7.19.20
This week, we were back up to high mileage training. I’ve been anxious to see big numbers in my training, and I’m definitely starting to feel like I’m really training for an ultra-marathon. As part of my training, I had previously thought about doing a 100 mile week as a fun challenge for myself, after watching Ethan Newberry document his 100 mile for his YouTube show The Ginger Runner. … Read the rest
When Rest and Recovery is Hard – Weekly Recap – 7.12.20
Another recovery week in the books. But in full transparency, I didn’t do the best job of recovering. I found it really hard to just rest and relax and enjoy the decrease in miles and difficulty. Sometimes in training, I’m pushing so hard that the recovery weeks feel just as taxing as other weeks, and this sort of forces me to take it easy. … Read the rest