New runners often have two concerns: How do I get faster? When will I feel like I'm not dying? The not dying question is usually answered simply: slow down! Getting faster? That's more complicated. Here are a few things you can try. Disclaimer: I am not a running coach, and I am not going … Continue reading I Feel the Need for Speed . . .
New Runners
5 Things You Tell Newbies . . .
. . . that are true for experienced runners tackling new distances, tooHave you ever run with new runners? There's often an energy around them -- excitement, anxiety, fear of being last -- and you find yourself assuring them that yes, they can do it, and no, don't worry about your finish time. I am … Continue reading 5 Things You Tell Newbies . . .
Empower: To give power to someone
Most of my blogger friends are women. I firmly believe that it is better to build someone up than to tear them down. Women can be catty, snarky, body shaming; the list goes on and on. Yet women can also lift other women up by sharing their knowledge and helping to empower one another, today's … Continue reading Empower: To give power to someone
