My two dear friends are toeing the line as we speak for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. They’ve trained so hard for this day for the last eight months in hopes of getting an Olympic Trials Qualifying time (aka am OTQ). And now, the weather is less than ideal—rain, warm temperatures, and wind gusts up to … Read more
Ahh, don’t we all wish we could have a crystal ball that was a marathon time predictor. But then, what fun would that be? Part of not knowing how we will perform in our marathon is part of what draws us. Yet, in the heart of my marathon training cycle, I find myself starting to … Read more
Guys, I haven’t run a race in three years. THREE YEARS! This hasn’t been by choice. I haven’t run a race in many years thanks to running injuries and COVID-related issues. But I am set to run my first race this weekend—a half marathon to BUST SOME RUST ahead of my goal marathon. To do … Read more
Ahh, fall running is finally here. I love running in the fall more than most anything. I put it up there with chocolate, naps, puppies, kid snuggles… My perfect day consists of running in the fall crisp air surrounded by colorful falling leaves, returning home to warm coffee and pumpkin bread, a pumpkin patch, a … Read more
This week I had a 40-minute tempo run. To be completely transparent, tempos are my least favorite kind of workout. I knew I needed a secret weapon to succeed. I needed a good mantra for running. So, I picked one. I thought about my intention for the workout. I wanted to stay in control. I … Read more
Oh, the marathon. What a beautiful and heartbreaking beast that we all strive to tame. There are so many variables in a marathon that can work for or against you. With it being such a long way, there is a lot of room for error. That’s where these race day tips come in These race … Read more
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