Properly fueling runs is an art, just like hydration, which I wrote about here. What works for me absolutely may not work for you. Last week I found myself a few hours after breakfast, having already walked Bandit, prepping for a run. It wasn't a long or hard run, but I felt like I needed … Continue reading A Perfect Pre-run Snack
Running Coaches
6 Tips for a Peaceful Race/LSD
How long has it been since you last raced? Racing is oh so slowly beginning to open up. Are you a bit rusty about what to do the night before a race? Or maybe you're new to running and you need some tips to help you set yourself up for success before a long run. … Continue reading 6 Tips for a Peaceful Race/LSD
My #1 Takeaway from Mobility Courses
Could you be foam rolling all wrong -- and for the wrong reasons? Maybe! I've taken several mobility and self myofascial release courses over the last year (and am eyeing yet another one!). Today I'm sharing my biggest takeaway that I heard at pretty much all of these courses. Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional … Continue reading My #1 Takeaway from Mobility Courses
I’ve missed you, Spring Running!
I love the in between seasons for running: Spring and Fall. If I had to pick one, I would pick Spring. Spring, with the returning birds, returning sunshine (sometimes), the flower and flowering trees -- it's just so hopeful. It's entertaining stalking all those signs of Spring! Shedding layers There comes a point when you're … Continue reading I’ve missed you, Spring Running!
5 Tips to Prep for Spring Running
There is so much to love about Spring Running: more sunshine, flowers, leaves on the trees, birds chirping away. It's not all daffodils and lilies, though! Best to be prepared for the curveballs Spring might throw you -- or just prepare for Spring in general! Protect your eyes! It's the rare day I run without … Continue reading 5 Tips to Prep for Spring Running
Download Your Thoughts!
I noticed a trend a couple of weeks ago when I wrote about my running thoughts here: a lot of us write the perfect blog post in our heads while running, and then can't for the life of us recall that perfect wording when we're done! It's so frustrating, isn't it? What if we could … Continue reading Download Your Thoughts!
We’ve come a long way, baby!
It's Women's History month -- what better time to take a little stroll through the long and winding road of women's running. I think women have been running through the ages, in one way or another, but it's humbling to remember that not so long ago running and women were rarely heard in the same … Continue reading We’ve come a long way, baby!
Thoughts running around, on the run
If I'm outside running, I can almost guarantee you that at some point I'm writing a post about running in my head. It's probably a great post, too. If I could actually remember it by the time I get home! When it's warmer, sometimes I'll actually stop and make a note on my phone when … Continue reading Thoughts running around, on the run
Running Pet Peeves in a Pandemic
It's always better to be positive, but sometimes we just have to get things off our chests, #amiright? Running through a Pandemic definitely has not been easy! I feel blessed that I've never been on a lockdown that meant I couldn't leave my home -- even though I am grateful for my treadmill, I don't … Continue reading Running Pet Peeves in a Pandemic
6 Favorites of 2020
2020 started with the death of my father, and ended (well, on Halloween) with death of Lola. There was a lot of loss for many dear friends in 2020, too. As hard as 2020 was, it definitely wasn't all bad and I try to always look for the silver linings. My rainbow hunt Remember my … Continue reading 6 Favorites of 2020
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