Happy Halloween runners! When it comes to running, most of us want more treats than tricks. But all tricks aren’t bad. Here are 13 {oooh, a spooky number!} running tricks and quick fixes I’ve learned during the years to solve some of the challenges that come with endurance running and races. 1. Say goodbye to sports bra […] Read more
Last Friday, I experienced one of the best running moments of my life. I wasn’t racing. I didn’t attend a race. I wasn’t wearing running shoes, nor did I log a single mile. I didn’t even watch anyone else run. But it was still a day of running I will never forget as long as […] Read more
It has been three weeks and one day since the last time I ran, and I’m not sure if I’m better or worse. I’ve been extremely fortunate. During the past five years of consistent long distance endurance training, I’ve almost never been injured (*knocking vigorously on wood*). I had a bout of IT band syndrome in […] Read more
Growing up, I was consistently a good student – from Kindergarten through earning my master’s degree, I was always on the Dean’s List. But report cards were an interesting subject in my house. Every time I would bring my report card home and show my parents, my Dad would say the same thing: What happened […] Read more
When I decided to stop running for a few weeks to let my foot completely heal, I knew it would be an adventure in patience. But sometimes, not running can simply be an adventure, including soaking in some extra time and new ways to move. It was far from a normal week of training, but last week was a special […] Read more