Back in 2018, I got some horrific news—I was allergic to coffee. Maybe I am being hyperbolic but coffee, for my years as a morning anchor and then as a mom, was my lifeline. The taste (and smell once I got a programmable coffee maker) was the reason I got out of bed. But in … Read more
Running with a stroller is hard work and a big part is because it feels unnatural. Your legs move when you swing your arms, but you can’t swing your arms! Instead, you’re pushing dozens of pounds in front of you. And with all that effort, it can be hard to maintain good stroller running form. … Read more
I must admit something. I am terrible at being an intuitive runner. You know, someone who connects with nature and their body, and finds inner peace while running. Someone who uses their run time to slow down instead of speed up when life already moves too fast. No, what I do is kind of the … Read more
UPDATED August 15, 2023: Running with a jogging stroller is hard work! But it is worth it! By exercising and getting outside, you’re getting feel-good endorphins, spending quality time with your kids, and setting a positive example for a lifetime of good health. But running with a jogging stroller can quickly go awry if you … Read more
In the not-so-distant future, I will be dealing with running and menopause. I am in the lower 40s and already I can feel my segue into perimenopause with my changing cycle. Some of my friends and athletes feel it too, and several of my athletes are firmly in menopause. And the changes that come during … Read more
Pilates seems to be having a moment. A lot of pro runners like Keira D’Amato and elite runners like Andrea Pomaranski swear by it for improving strength, performance, and injury prevention. But should runners do Pilates really? After all, we also hear how if you want to get stronger and feel the benefits as a … Read more
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