The human body is an amazing phenomenon. From having a baby to running a marathon, our bodies allow us to do some truly miraculous things. Equally amazing is the body’s ability to change and transform itself after major traumatic events like injury or child birth. I had no idea how my body would bounce back […] Read more
There is something incredibly magical that happens when runners come together, united by an unspoken bond and shared authenticity. Each fall since 2015, my friend Sarah and I have been bringing an intimate group of female runners together at the annual Rise.Run.Retreat. This unique running retreat is founded on the idea that the connections we make […] Read more
It’s certainly true that to become a better runner, we have to run more. But running alone will not make us the strongest runners we can be. Through coaching marathoners and training with many different runners, I commonly see runners skip the small stuff. The “small stuff” is what I refer to as the ancillary activities that supplement our […] Read more
This post was “written” from the perspective of Baby rUnladylike. Two weeks ago, I completed my first marathon. Technically, it was an ultra marathon since I took 33 hours from start to finish, but my mom had me training non-stop for nine months, so I was ready. You’ve come to know me as Baby rUnladylike. […] Read more
“Try not to fight the trail. Instead, try to feel the natural rhythm, the flow … and rather than attempting to conquer it, practice becoming one with it. Begin each run with a beginner’s mind.” ~Zen Running There is something special that happens when running on trails – something different than running on the roads or simply […] Read more