I was recently talking to one of the women I’m coaching who is just getting back into running after a little time off. She was remarking about how hard some of her easy runs have felt, but that it isn’t really a physical challenge, but a mental one. Finding our reason to keep putting on […] Read more
Big thanks to Target® for sponsoring today’s post through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. Everyone wants to know the secret to ___________. You fill in the blank: Losing weight. Maintaining a healthy weight. Running faster. Running your first 5K. Qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Eating better. Cooking more. Getting stronger. Finding balance. Does any of this […] Read more
When people know you are passionate about running, you can’t escape it: “So, what are you training for right now? What’s your next race?” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked that question during the past few months, I’d be a millionaire—or at least I’d be able to afford a new […] Read more
As much as I love to run, some of my most cherished running memories have little to do with me. They come from the joy in watching and helping others succeed. There are few things as rewarding in life as helping someone achieve something they once believed to be impossible. That’s the thing about running […] Read more
There are many ways to measure if a run is successful. You might look at distance – how many miles you covered. You may assess your pace – how fast (or slow) you ran. You may consider frequency – simply being consistent with your running or training. Or maybe, you say screw all those things […] Read more