During the past four years, I’ve written 535 articles about running on this small corner of the Internet. It’s not successful race experiences, training insights, inspiring fitness stories, tips for how to be your best runner, giveaways or triathlon advice that resonate most with people. It’s the moments of struggle, hardship and sometimes what feels like downright […] Read more
It is easy to encourage runners who are struggling or give coaching advice to those who aren’t yet where they want to be. Be patient, I say. Don’t compare yourself to where you once were or where others are. Don’t judge yourself so harshly. Focus only on where you are today and on what you […] Read more
You never know where you will find inspiration. Sometimes it is in the way shells react to waves. Sometimes it is in a desert landscape. Sometimes it is more literal in an incredible story. The truth is, inspiration is all around us, and it often appears when we’re least expecting it. This week, I found […] Read more
I’m in a long-term, serious relationship with my running shoes. Yes, I’ve had a love affair with the Brooks Running PureCadence since they were first introduced more than four years ago. Like any serious relationship, we’ve gone through changes together. My running journey has experienced immense growth in the years we’ve been “sole mates.” From […] Read more
There’s nothing quite like a marathon or half marathon to fill your inspiration tank. When you’re questioning your strength or when quitting feels more desirable than continuing, all you have to do is look around you at a race and see everyday miracles happening at every turn. That’s exactly what happened to my friend Leslie Hutcherson […] Read more