Nothing says happy holidays like a conversation about punching, kicking and stomping. But if it means runners can prevent or avoid attacks that save their lives, then I’d say talking about self-defense classes deserves some jingle all the way. Last month, I took a personal safety self-defense course – something I’ve wanted to do for a […] Read more
I sat in the back seat of a yellow cab, headed from Union Station to my hotel in downtown Chicago. I gazed out the window as we drove down the same streets I ran during the Chicago Marathon just 2 months ago. I closed my eyes and smiled inside. That was a special day. I […] Read more
Somewhere along the way, the holidays across our nation have become synonymous with never-ending to-do lists, jam-packed mall parking lots, technology-laden wish lists and stress. When I think about the holidays, there are really just two things that are most important to me: spending time with loved ones and showing my gratitude to all the […] Read more
At the end of every big race – no matter if we felt like we were flying or felt like we were dying – we get to experience that euphoric moment of having a finisher’s medal draped around our neck. It’s not the reason we run of course, but it holds inside it every single […] Read more
Thank you to SABRE for inspiring me to think more about running safety and for sponsoring today’s post. Each month, I share my favorite finds for running, triathlon and general fitness that are helping me train and race happy, motivated and healthy. November was all about running safety. I even completed my first self-defense class […] Read more