If the old saying “You are what you eat,” is true, I’m a lot better person today than I was two months ago. During November and December, I was a weak little sugar cube, indulging on anything and everything the Thanksgiving and Christmas fairies would put in front of me. Today, after 13 consecutive days […] Read more
At this time last year, I’d just completed a breakthrough year of running and was three months removed from my eighth marathon and a big PR. I decided to take some time off from goal racing and focus on easy running and cross-training. It was at this same time I discovered something special that changed […] Read more
“Your desire to change has to be greater than your desire to stay the same.” I found myself nodding vigorously as I heard these words. Powerful words. The fitness instructor leading my workout DVD was saying this while torturing me with an insanely intense glute exercise that consisted of weighted one-legged squats with the other […] Read more
After four weeks of no running due to a minor case of plantar fasciitis, I’m baaaaccck! Last week, I laced up my running shoes for a reason other than using the elliptical machine or running on the anti-gravity treadmill. I returned to the roads where I belong. I logged 20 total miles for the week, all easy […] Read more
Weak hips and glutes are a leading cause of many running injuries. But they don’t have to be if you commit to doing regular hip and glute strengthening exercises to prevent muscle imbalances. When I started experiencing a minor case of plantar fasciitis, I began an arsenal of strategies to help combat the discomfort – stretching, […] Read more