Today is my seven-year wedding anniversary and quite possibly one of my favorite days of the year. My husband Mr. rUnladylike is my number one partner in life. We are the best team … well, that is, except for when it comes to running as a couple. Here’s what our typical conversation and subsequent run look […] Read more
When it comes to racing, I’ve always been someone who prefers quality over quantity, selecting races judiciously and allowing for full training cycles between each. For years, my annual race calendar has included marathons, half marathons, half Ironman races and shorter distance local races. And then 2016 … crickets. I’ve found myself in unfamiliar territory the […] Read more
Strength training is often the first thing to go when runners get busy. Runners I work with know how important strength training is to stay healthy and reduce muscle imbalances that can lead to nagging aches and pains, but time and time again, they are inconsistent in implementing it weekly. Incorporating a strength training workout […] Read more
Every season, I put new running products, gadgets, fuel and apparel to the test in my Runner’s Report Card. This summer, I’ve tested a number of running products. You deserve the honest truth as you see these in ads, on social media and hear about them from other runners. Although I did receive some of these […] Read more
I like to {still} believe that people are inherently good, but 2016 has tested my theory. Terrorist attacks victimizing innocent people. Violence directed at both police and young black men. A political environment that breeds divisiveness and hateful rhetoric. Tragic accidents that spark strangers to point fingers in an effort to find blame. And now, […] Read more