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
Tuesdays on the Run
January 2018: Did I pass?
I started out the year slowly, not feeling 100% for several weeks. I was never very sick, just enough that I needed more rest than usual. As the month went on and I got back to normal my activity got back to normal, too. Not much going on this month. Getting in scheduled runs I … Continue reading January 2018: Did I pass?
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
Fabulous Last Minute Shopping
From Fabletics While you know how much I love my Skirtsports, I understand: not everyone can afford them (although you should totally check them out during a sale, and I will try to alert you when there are sales!). I joined Fabletics many years ago. And for a while, I was pretty obsessed, I'll admit. … Continue reading Fabulous Last Minute Shopping
Instant Pot: What Can You Do With It?
Now you've decided you want an Instant Pot (buy the 6 qt Duo Plus from Amazon here -- Affiliate link), you've bought it, it's sitting there on your counter . . . what will you do with it? First Things First First, per the instructions, you do the steam test. It's just a matter of … Continue reading Instant Pot: What Can You Do With It?
Instant Pot: What You Need to Know . . .
. . . before you make your decision to buy I am not an Instant Pot expert. Heck, I've had the thing less than a week. But since I got a lot of comments on it in my Weekly Wrap post (read it here), I thought I'd share what I do know about it. So … Continue reading Instant Pot: What You Need to Know . . .
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