Cumulative fatigue in running (or accumulated fatigue) is tiredness that slowly builds throughout a long distance running training cycle. The goal of cumulative fatigue prepares a runner’s body and mind for running a marathon, or long distance running event. With cumulative fatigue, you can still perform workouts and daily tasks. Learn how to use cumulative … Read more
“Achievable, controllable goals are vitally important for runners,” says Andi Ripley, an Olympic Trials marathoner. These goals can be broken into process goals which are regular habits that set us up for success with achieving the big goal–like running a PR or a marathon. Read on to learn about the best goals for runners, according to … Read more
UPDATED December 20, 2022: Here it is, the holy grail of game-changing running tips that I have collected over the past several years–revised and updated to make you run and feel your best. These simple yet effective running tips have helped mother runners worldwide get healthy, motivated, energized, and faster. While these running tips cover … Read more
Adding variety, the right clothes, and having a goal can help you stay motivated to run in the winter. Read on for more tips. I have always loved running no matter the odds–however, my motivation to get out the door to run wanes in the winter. This is because, I don’t like the winter! It … Read more
As the new year looms, many people want to try to make running a habit. But many people can’t make it stick. This can be self-sabotaging as running is a sport built on consistency. The more inconsistent you are with running, the harder it will feel. And the harder it feels, the less likely you’ll … Read more
‘Tis the most wonderful…and hectic…time of the year! The holidays are crazy. Often the toughest time to fit in exercise during the holidays for me is when we travel up north to visit my family. My kids (until recently) didn’t sleep well in new places….and tired kids lead to clingy ones. Can you relate? Plus, … Read more
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