Different Ways Runners Deal with Pain Runners are stubborn people. When most people would take to their couches at the first twinge of discomfort, runners have a tendency to run through the pain. Different runners have different ways of dealing with injury/pain -- maybe you see yourself in one of these movie analogies? They came … Continue reading The Karate Kid Runner
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5 Things My Running Sabbatical Taught Me
It's not the first time I've missed runs due to sickness, although it's been years since I had to miss this much activity. I am lucky, though, I know -- I didn't have to spend months without running. Even a short time without running can teach you important lessons, though. I am joining the Friday Five … Continue reading 5 Things My Running Sabbatical Taught Me
Who said you need 10,000 steps?
More is better. That should be the American slogan -- or at least, so it seems. So you walk or run 10,000 steps? Of course you have to keep upping the ante. Beat your old record. Right? Or do you? Why 10,000 Steps? Mr. Judy shared this post with me quite some time ago about … Continue reading Who said you need 10,000 steps?
5 Signs You Need to Rest
Rest isn't a four letter word -- rest is where you get fitter (and you can read more about its importance here). Some people seem to have an innate sense of when it's the right time for them to take a little more rest. And some of us keep pushing until we're sick or injured. … Continue reading 5 Signs You Need to Rest
REST is not a 4 letter word
Sometimes I feel that runners do think rest is a dirty word. I still remember my first half marathon, where I attended a lot of the seminars. In one of them they mentioned that elite runners rarely run more than one marathon a year. It's too hard on their body (of course, they're also probably … Continue reading REST is not a 4 letter word
What to say to a slow runner . . .
. . . and what not to say Let's dive right in, shall we? First I'm going to cover some of the things I hear . . . a lot. Because the first one is one I hear all the time. What not to say to a slow runner Speed is relative No sh*# sherlock! … Continue reading What to say to a slow runner . . .
Fit & Fueld: My Thoughts Halfway Through
Do you have burning questions about running and nutrition? If you're eating the right foods to fuel your runs? If you're getting the most out of your workouts? All these questions, and more, are addressed in Laura @ Mommyrunfast's Fit and Fueled Nutrition Course for Runners (more information here). This course is full, but Laura … Continue reading Fit & Fueld: My Thoughts Halfway Through
10 Goals for a Great 2018
Expecting my 2018 Goals? Gotcha! I'm still working on my own. Are you still working on your goals for 2018? I know some people feel that goals are too stressful, but would you take a road trip without your phone? Of course, back in that day, it would be would you take a road trip … Continue reading 10 Goals for a Great 2018
Running by the numbers in 2017
I am not a numbers person. I don't really track monthly or yearly mileage, although I have done a few yearly mileage challenges in the past. It just doesn't motivate me. What do I care about? My weekly mileage. Making sure it's where it should be for wherever I am in training. Making sure that … Continue reading Running by the numbers in 2017
Looking back at 2017
And looking for those silver linings When I picked my word for 2017, I wrote about having the patience to see my training bear fruit (read about that here, and my word for 2018 here). Little did I know, that patience would be rewarded; in spades! January Rachel @ Runningonhappy offered a free month of … Continue reading Looking back at 2017
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