When you think about difficult running weather, what comes to mind? Apparently for me it's Winter and Summer. I've written several posts on that subject. What I've never written about? Spring running tips! Spring may be lovely, but it roars in with its own set of challenges. I know, I know -- we're almost in … Continue reading 5 Spring Running Tips
Coaches Corner
Strength in numbers
Today's topic is are you a solo or group runner? The quick answer for me is both. I believe both have their pros and cons. The Group Run Nothing will get you out the door quicker for a run than knowing you are meeting other people. It always feels easier to run with other people … Continue reading Strength in numbers
What to eat when you just can’t eat
Hopefully this is the blog post you will never need, but if you do, I hope it's helpful to you. Having stomach problems is never fun. You can either help or hinder your healing with the right foods. The BRAT Diet I got really familiar with this one last week -- luckily I already knew … Continue reading What to eat when you just can’t eat
Eat Live Thrive Diet (Book Review)
I know that when I first started to run, I overate for the amount of calories I was actually burning -- not intentionally, but it's easy to do. Eventually I figured out how to train and not gain weight (for the most part). I've noticed, though, that I can no longer eat as much running … Continue reading Eat Live Thrive Diet (Book Review)
Best Damn Race Savannah Half Marathon Race Recap 2/16/19
I have been looking at half marathons in Savannah forever, it seems. But I'm picky; just ask Mr. Judy. Many of the halfs there are in April -- too hot and humid (and maybe rainy)! Of course sometimes you can catch a break, but no. Just no. Then Best Damn Races announced they would be … Continue reading Best Damn Race Savannah Half Marathon Race Recap 2/16/19
Cape Cod Half Marathon Race Recap 10/27/18
I had already run a half in MA. The Cape Cod Half Marathon was included in the price of the AMR Retreat. I mean, I'd already paid for it. There was no shorter race. I always thought I'd do a half on Cape Cod, having spent so much time on it over the years. What … Continue reading Cape Cod Half Marathon Race Recap 10/27/18
Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/13/18
This year I got to ride with friends so there was no mad dash to make it to the starting line like last year (read about it here). We had a fairly large group, with most doing the 5k, but this year there were a couple of friends doing the 10k, too. It's always fun … Continue reading Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/13/18
Oh, the Places Skirt will Take You!
When did I first start running in a skirt? I have to be honest, I'm not 100% sure. I know I didn't run my first two 5ks in a skirt. Or my first two halfs, for that matter. I believe the first half I ran in a skirt was the Runner's World Half in 2014. … Continue reading Oh, the Places Skirt will Take You!
Here be dragons
Before you could see pretty much anywhere on earth via Google maps -- way before -- map makers would write "here be dragons" for unexplored lands/seas. I've always loved that phrase! How far can you go? For many years I've wondered what lies beyond 13.1 miles (or maybe 14.1, because sometimes I do a warm … Continue reading Here be dragons
Do you race wisely?
Let's face it: there are times when all the stars align and training goes well and you have a fabulous race. And then there are the times it wasn't a good idea to even start training -- and if you stopped to think about it, you knew it. How did your race go then? Thought … Continue reading Do you race wisely?
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