As an endurance athlete, I’m constantly looking for ways to become a more efficient and faster swimmer, cyclist and runner. From reading expert tips shared by coaches and high performing athletes to doing drills, intervals, speed work and race-day simulation workouts, my purpose is to train smart, race strong and consistently improve. But did you […] Read more
“A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a person. Kites rise against, not with, the wind.” ~Lewis Mumford Last week, I was a kite. I knew I had to fly, but every day felt like I was simply beating back gusts of wind. Although I had a strong week of workouts and […] Read more
Last weekend, I had the great fortune of returning to the race where I finished my first half Ironman to spectate and cheer on my training partners at Augusta 70.3. I went to help my BTF (best triathlon friend) Amy with all of her race day logistics. As I look back on the weekend, I’m struck […] Read more
Last week was a special week. Not only did I have a strong week of half Ironman training (enjoying a recovery week!); I got to return to the place where I completed my first half Ironman last year – as a spectator. Understanding the hard work and sacrifice getting to that day means, feeling the […] Read more
Here at runladylike.com, Fridays are all about sharing the inspiring stories of fit people who motivate all of us to be better tomorrow than we were yesterday. My Friday FITspiration series profiles runners, triathletes and casual exercisers who are making choices every day to be as healthy as they can be – in both huge […] Read more