I have so much exciting stuff to share, people! So much awesome for one week, seriously. Let’s get on with it since it’s Thursday and I get to Think Out Loud… (Thanks, Amanda 🙂 ) So Much Awesome in One […]
You could say racing is on my mind these days. Yes, we are in the height of fall racing season. With Chicago, Twin Cities, and Columbus just past and Marine Corps, Indy Monumental, and NYCM on the horizon, it seems like everyone […]
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 […]
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? […]
“The hardest step for a runner is the first one out of the front door.” When I started today’s post, it was going to be aimed at newer runners. But let’s face it, we’re all still learning. There are people that […]
One of my favorite ways to ensure I get plenty of protein in my diet is through nuts. I usually make a delicious trail mix chock full of peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, and cashews. But sometimes nuts get a little […]
Motivation and inspiration can come from almost anywhere — music, quotes, even art. But one of my favorite places to find motivation and inspiration is from movies. I never liked sports as a kid — watching or playing — but […]
I’m finally admitting to myself that yes, fall is indeed here. And although I’m lamenting the loss of abundant sunshine and warm weather, I’m (not so) secretly happy that chili, football, and apple picking season is upon us. My husband loves […]
Runger (n)/ the hunger pangs one feels while running, particularly while smelling the delicious smell of lasagna permeating the air from Stouffer’s World HQ at 8:30 am on a Saturday insatiable hunger brought on by miles and miles of running, […]
Not too long ago I told you about different types of soft tissue injury treatments. I want to get a little deeper into the topic as I’m in the throes of receiving three of these treatments myself. Should you find […]