Mother runners and mother athletes are a special breed. We wake up early, wear five thousand different hats during the day, squeeze in workouts when and where we can, and still find a way to show up for our families. We’re setting examples for our kids, and making sure to take care of ourselves so we can be our best version at home. … Read the rest
Tag Archives: running gifts for women
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
Game Changing Running Hacks Every Runner Should Know
If there is one positive thing that has come out of the pandemic, it is the fact that so many people have become interested in running. Whether you are new to the sport, an old novice, training for your first half-marathon, or eyeing your 10th ultra-marathon, every runner is always looking for new ways to run more comfortably. … Read the rest
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
Getting the Most Out of Your Garmin Watch
When I first started running, determining my pacing and distance meant relying treadmills at the gym and using tracking apps that forced me to carry my phone at all times. There were some GPS capable watches, but they were way outside my broke college student budget at the time.… Read the rest
Running Gear Essentials for Spring
Spring has definitely sprung here in south Texas. The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and my sinuses are in full and complete revolt. Despite the congestion, I really love running in the Spring. Shorts and a light long-sleeve shirt weather is the best! … Read the rest
Must Have Running Gear Blogger Round Up
Running is not an easy sport. Endurance running, even less so. And unfortunately, there’s no magic pill to make training any easier, but that’s probably why we love it so much. While new or expensive running gear won’t make you throw down miles like Kipchoge, there are some must have running gear options that can make a huge difference in how comfortable, entertained, or safe you are on the roads, trails, and during recovery.… Read the rest
How to Save Money on Running Gear Without Buying Cheap
Anyone whose read a handful of these blog posts, or who knows me in real life, knows that I hate spending money. It’s a thing for me. And even though I love running and CrossFitting so much, I still don’t want to spend money on things like a Garmin watch or lifting shoes. … Read the rest
Three Best Running Gear Purchases of 2019
Running is often seen as a “cheap” form of exercise, because it doesn’t require a whole lot of equipment or gym membership fees. However, there is an abundance of running gear available, and it can be difficult to decide what are the best running gear investments you can make.… Read the rest
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
Do you have a special runner in your life that deserves a thoughtful Christmas gift? Or maybe you are a runner, and you’d like to give your friends and family some pointers on what you’d like to see under the tree. … Read the rest