It was mile 24. I just wanted the race to be over. Like a little kid in the backseat of a minivan on a family vacation, “Are we there yet?” was on repeat in my head. My pace had slowed a bit from miles 18 to 23, but I was determined to cross the finish […] Read more
One of the things I love about running is that I never stop learning. Just when I think my experiences and knowledge have given me all the tools I need to succeed, I learn about new ideas and proven strategies to improve my performance. When it comes to running, I’m a perpetual student. After attending Altitude Camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last month […] 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
As the seasons change, your running routine may be in need of a change as well. The transition from summer to fall running is often a welcome one for most of us, ushering in cooler temperatures and lower humidity. But all those summer miles trudging away in the heat may have left your body tired and […] Read more
I recently received a question from a runladylike.com reader looking for suggestions on how to run downhill more effectively. After completing her first full marathon earlier this month, she remarked about the difficulty she experienced with the downhills during the second part of the race. “During races and training runs up to 13 miles, I can […] Read more