For the past few months, I’ve been working on my marathon coaching certification. [My first test is this Sunday, and I’m excited to be one step closer to helping more runners accomplish their goals.] As I’ve been reading a number of running texts and doing a lot of studying on the more scientific and technical […] Read more
There was a time when I believed I could not run 13.1 miles. There was a time when I believed I could not run consecutive miles with a 7 in front of the pace. There was a time when I could not comprehend running the second half of a race faster than the first. Until […] Read more
My road trip to Amelia Island to run the ZOOMA Florida half marathon on Saturday has officially begun. No race day would be complete for me without a great playlist. Thanks to a ton of great suggestions from all of you and a few of my favorite tunes mixed in, here is my race day […] Read more
Believe in yourself. That sounds so simple doesn’t it? Maybe even a little clichéd? But behind those 3 little words, there is an incredible force that has the power to do extraordinary things. During the past year, I’ve learned how much believing in yourself can impact your performance as a runner and/or a triathlete. Like […] Read more
After weeks and months of training, race week has finally arrived. The last time I said that, I was about to take on 70.3 miles in my second half Ironman race (last fall). Somehow, that seemed bigger. A more monumental race. But in many ways, my half marathon this Saturday (ZOOMA Florida in Amelia Island) […] Read more