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 can be SO hard to get motivated to run in the cold and dark when my bed is so warm and cozy. So, how … Read more
We’ve had an unusually warm fall. As I write this, it will get up to 80 again today. But the cold weather is coming. It will dip to 20 in a few days. And running in the cold makes getting motivated to run much harder. But what helps a ton is wearing the best winter … Read more
Cold and flu season is upon us, mother runners, (and COVID season is now, sadly, always upon us). And as marathon training cycles ramp up, many runners have the same fear: getting sick and missing training days. So, can you go running with a cold? The short answer is: it depends on the symptoms and … Read more
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, fall running is finally here. I love running in the fall season 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 a pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin bread, a … Read more
UPDATED July 7, 2022: Don’t worry if you are riding this struggle bus this summer. It is HARD but running in heat will pay off when cooler temperatures come this fall. That’s because running in heat is like training at altitude. It is teaching your body to do more with less oxygen. This past week, … Read more
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