During the past week, I was reminded once again that running is so much more than running. Sure, there are many of us out there who share a passion for running, which in turn makes it seem like it often dominates our free time, social choices and conversations. But the roots of running are deep. They are […] Read more
For more than a decade, I woke up every day, put on make-up and high heels and drove to an office. Shower. Straighten hair. Eye shadow. Mascara. Lip gloss. Jewelry. Rushing. Blazer. Rushing. Pencil skirt. Damn these stilettos hurt. Still rushing to get out the door. Nearly two years ago, I transitioned into a new […] Read more
How I start my day is a reliable indicator for how the rest of my day will go. If the first decision I make is a positive one, I tend to keep making good decisions as the hours go by. If I start my day with excuses or unhealthy behaviors, I often continue with more excuses or […] Read more
There’s a word we runners dread. It starts with an “F.” Well, actually a “P” and an “F.” Plantar Fasciitis. Ugh. There is nothing quite like inflamed fascia on the bottom of our foot. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common running foot injuries and causes of heel pain … and I’ve got a […] Read more
“What is your intention for your workout today? What is your intention for the next hour? When your mind starts to wander, come back to that intention. Remember why you’re here.” This is my favorite part of yoga. I regularly practice restorative, yin and hatha yoga as part of my overall training regimen. Nearly every […] Read more