One of the most important elements to becoming a better runner has nothing to do with running at all. Regular strength training can help prevent muscle imbalances that lead to injuries by strengthening key muscle groups like glutes, hips and hamstrings. A stronger upper body can also help runners maintain better form and easier breathing […] Read more
It’s easy to take running for granted when everything is going well. When things are naturally clicking, four or six miles don’t sound like a big deal, recovery runs actually feel easy and running is what we look forward to when other parts of life create stress. But what about when we’re required to step […] Read more
Earlier this week, a large group of runners passed my family and me as we were walking home from dinner at a local restaurant. As they ran by us from behind in small clusters of two to three people at a time, I looked back to see how many runners were left. In the distance, […] Read more
It has been three months since I’ve updated you on my post-baby transformation (how is that even possible!?!). I promise I’ve intended to share openly with you many times before now, and yet, each Tuesday would pass without a word. At first, I was simply struggling to find the time. I made tremendous progress in […] Read more
Five years ago today, something special happened. It was July 9, 2012. It was the end of the day and the sun was setting. I was sitting at my computer, took a deep breath and finally hit the enter key on my laptop. Pressing that button launched this website onto the Internet. I had no […] Read more