If you’ve run a race, you know there are different phases to racing. But did you know there are five distinct phases of running and racing that are easily categorized by song? Use this handy list of songs to guide you through […]
I was recently asked by someone what my favorite type of athlete is to coach. I don’t really have a favorite. They’re all different. Some are looking to improve their half marathon time. Others are returning to running from a […]
WOW, what a weekend. I have a love-hate relationship with three day weekends. They’re awesome and I love taking advantage of the extra day with my family. But I don’t love them because I almost always end up over-scheduling us […]
TGIF, y’all! This weekend will be full of adventure for many of you, I’m sure. As for me, it’s Mother’s Day, I’ve got a shorter long run planned (last one before CLE!), and we’ve got a birthday party and maybe even […]
There are officially 2 days until 2016. 363 days have passed since 2015 started. 8,712 hours of life since Jan 1, 2015. Here’s my year in review in stats: As of December 30, 2015… I’ve run 1,043 miles, posted 259 […]
Running coaches. Who uses them? Are they expensive? Where do I find one? I’m gonna answer all these questions and more today. There was a time when I thought the people who hired running coaches were either elite, BQ runners, […]
Oh my GAWD. I am still exhausted from my weekend. How is that possible? I even took a [much needed] nap on Monday afternoon while my daughter napped. I blame the intense racing and then the entire day of walking […]
I’m not much of a winter runner. I complain. I hate being cold. I’d much rather sit at home on the couch in stretch pants and a hoodie, watching movies while stuffing my face full of popcorn, candy, soup, and […]
Last week of training was quite amazing. We’ve had near perfect running weather lately. I feel as if we’re being spoiled and the snow will be dumped on us any minute now. At the same time, we’ve earned this mild […]
I’m excited to talk to you about my upcoming half marathon today. It’s one of my area’s best-kept secrets. It’s small (win!) and in a gorgeous part of northeast Ohio. The race I’m referring to is the Bridge2Bridge Half Marathon […]