When world-renowned distance runner Deena Kastor finished speaking, I realized I’d been vigorously nodding as if I was a human bobblehead the entire time. More than two years have passed since hearing her speak, and her words still resonate with me: Everything in life and in running is about making choices. “Make choices daily that […] Read more
We had just laid our bodies flat on the ground in shavasana when the yoga instructor tucked a small card under the front of each of our mats. I tried to close my eyes, but with my 9-week-old daughter at my feet and an almost two-year-old peering at her just over my right shoulder, I […] Read more
I was almost wincing as I climbed the stairs in my house. The pain below my knees had surpassed inconvenient. It wasn’t just a running problem anymore; it was now an I’m-hurting-with-every-step-I-take-and-feel-like-I’m-100-years-old problem. It was time to do more than ice and rest. So, last Friday, I went to see a knee specialist. He confirmed my […] Read more
Every season, I put new running products, gadgets, fuel and apparel to the test in my Runner’s Report Card. I tried a number of new products during the winter, and I’m excited to share my honest thoughts about them with you. Although I did receive some of these products for free, I did not receive compensation nor do I […] Read more
After having my first baby, I knew there would be many new adjustments, experiences and challenges I would face that I’d never encountered before. The one I didn’t anticipate was my body rebelling against me. I’d always counted on returning to running six weeks after giving birth (hello naive new mom!). Following a safe and conservative approach […] Read more