The secret to becoming a faster runner is to start running faster. Ok, ok. I know you’re probably saying to yourself, “If I could run faster, don’t you think I would???” While this answer may seem a little silly and simplistic, incorporating one day of speed work per week into your training schedule can pay […] Read more
After 11 long and mentally agonizing days off from running following my Ironman 70.3 Augusta race, I’m feeling a comeback coming on! Yesterday I was able to go on my first long run in 2 weeks, and I’m declaring it a success. After an easy 4-mile test run on Thursday, I felt healed up enough […] Read more
Chattering teeth. Goosebumps. Chills. Sound appealing? What if I added “less sore,” “faster recovery” and “injury prevention” to that list? Interested? During every marathon training season, ice baths become part of my training regimen after runs longer than 16 miles. I’ve posted pictures and comments on Twitter and Facebook in the last few months about […] Read more
11. ONE-ONE. Double hockey sticks. 5 + 6. Eleven. That’s how many days I will not be able to run. During one of the most critical 2 week-periods leading up to the Marine Corp Marathon at the end of this month. You might remember last week that I candidly shared the untold story about saddle […] 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