This post was originally posted on the Brooks Running Blog here. Who said running is all work and no play? Yes, training for a marathon or half marathon involves long runs, early mornings, weekend sacrifices and challenging workouts. But it can also be a great reason to explore a new city and plan a fabulous […] Read more
The greatest lesson I’ve learned about running and life is that achieving our true potential starts with mastering our ability to believe in ourselves and carry a positive perspective. Our dreams become achievable when we let go of our fear of failure and cast away our self-doubt. It’s race week. That means it’s time to […] Read more
I’m excited to introduce a new section on runladylike.com this week that has all the articles I’ve ever written on running and triathlon in one easy-to-find place. In my new Running & Triathlon section, you can find general running and triathlon tips along with specific information on a variety of training issues and conditions to […] Read more
Pioneer runner Katherine Switzer, best known as the first woman to win the Boston Marathon, once said, “If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.” I always thought this was true. Until I watched an IRONMAN. Last weekend, I experienced a day I won’t soon forget. I was a […] Read more
Can you hear it? That big, collective “Ahhhhhh?” That’s the sound of runners everywhere breathing a huge sigh of relief that fall is officially here. We now have hope that the worst of the heat and humidity is behind us (says the girl from Atlanta where today’s high was still 81 degrees Fahrenheit and the […] Read more