In just over a week I’ll be packing #allthethings for my second marathon — the Marine Corps Marathon. My husband and I will load the car and we’ll make our way to the nation’s capital. This marathon is different for […]
I did it. I finally used my spiralizer. And it did NOT disappoint. I honestly can’t believe I’ve been living my life without one for so long. Though I’m late to the game, the spiralizer is life-changing and I’ll be sure to […]
Since today is the final Friday Five hosted by the DC Trifecta, today I’m gonna tell you the five things I’m really looking forward to in regard to the Marine Corps Marathon weekend at the end of October. It just seems fitting […]
Happy Thursday, y’all! It’s been a pretty great week but I’m glad it’s coming to a close. Kids, school, and work make for one tired mama! Since today is Thursday and all, I’m linking up with Amanda for Thinking Out […]
Is it possible to run efficiently and burn fat as fuel? Can our bodies only run on glycogen? Do we need to carb-load before every long run or race? Is fat adapted running a reasonable approach to training and racing? […]
Training Tuesday comin’ at ya, folks. Week 15 was amazing. But first — I just found out my bib number for the Marine Corps Marathon and while I’m not sharing it with the general public at this time, it gave […]
Happy Monday! So far it has been a beautiful fall here in northeast Ohio. The leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are cooler, and it’s been sunny and breezy — just the way fall should be. And as the fall season […]
After the seriousness of yesterday’s post, today will be a little more fun and lighthearted. Today let’s talk fitness tools! No runner’s “wardrobe” is complete without a few tried-and-true fitness tools. Check out the five tools I use to keep […]
There’s something that’s been on my mind for a while now and I want to get it off my chest today. Let me back up — it’s been on my mind forever and ever. All day, every day. What is […]
I was recently asked my thoughts on carb-depletion/carb-loading, and how it affects marathon performance. There’s quite a bit of data to suggest that carb-depletion and subsequent loading does work. However, results are individual and many people do not fare well mentally […]