After four weeks of no running due to a minor case of plantar fasciitis, I’m baaaaccck! Last week, I laced up my running shoes for a reason other than using the elliptical machine or running on the anti-gravity treadmill. I returned to the roads where I belong. I logged 20 total miles for the week, all easy […] Read more
You suck at running. You should just quit. You can’t do this. This is too hard. How are you possibly going to finish? There’s no way you can make it up this hill. What’s wrong with you? Can you imagine if someone you care about said these kinds of things to you about your running? […] Read more
Weak hips and glutes are a leading cause of many running injuries. But they don’t have to be if you commit to doing regular hip and glute strengthening exercises to prevent muscle imbalances. When I started experiencing a minor case of plantar fasciitis, I began an arsenal of strategies to help combat the discomfort – stretching, […] Read more
Happy Halloween runners! When it comes to running, most of us want more treats than tricks. But all tricks aren’t bad. Here are 13 {oooh, a spooky number!} running tricks and quick fixes I’ve learned during the years to solve some of the challenges that come with endurance running and races. 1. Say goodbye to sports bra […] Read more
Last Friday, I experienced one of the best running moments of my life. I wasn’t racing. I didn’t attend a race. I wasn’t wearing running shoes, nor did I log a single mile. I didn’t even watch anyone else run. But it was still a day of running I will never forget as long as […] Read more