What a week, you guys. I just want it to be over. Thankfully it’s Thursday which means it’s almost Friday which means it’s almost the weekend. Plus I love Thursdays because that means I get to Think Out Loud. Ready? […]
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A lot of people do a lot of different things the week before a race in terms of glycogen depletion and carbo-loading. There’s the folks who swear by depleting and subsequent loading, there are people that pile on the carbs regardless of […]
It’s been a little bit of a discombobulated week for me. This is nothing new. It actually happens to me during race week every time I race. I find it really hard to focus on any one thing. I make list after […]
5 Reasons Spring Running is the Best [Friday Five]
April 22, 2016
There are lots of reasons why spring running is straight up amazing, and very few reasons that it’s not. I’ve been on a fantastic run streak, and it’s totally because it’s spring. Since today is the Friday Five linkup AND Earth […]
Meatless Monday: Marathon Recovery Smoothie
April 18, 2016
Happy Meatless Monday! And Marathon Monday! This week we’re back with another round of awesome recipes to share. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store! I love a good smoothie after a long run. And this one’s pretty ridiculous. Since today’s Marathon […]
Blue and Yellow and Other Favorites [Friday Five]
April 15, 2016
Happy Friday, y’all! Today’s Friday Five theme is “favorites” and since we’re closing in on Marathon Monday, I thought I’d share five of my favorite things running: Blue and Yellow and Other Favorites 1. Blue and yellow. Yeah, that’s right. […]
Long Run Fueling [Running Coaches’ Corner]
April 13, 2016
Are you a newer distance runner? Perhaps you’re training for your first marathon? Or maybe you just need a refresher on how to efficiently fuel for a long run? Check out these simple guidelines and your tank will be full […]
Running with the Marines + Orange Mud [Friday Five]
April 1, 2016
This week has been full of ups and downs. Not one minute would I be having a terrible, no good, awful day when suddenly I was on Cloud-9. I would truly be in a sour mood and throwing an adult-sized, child-style […]
HAPPY THURSDAY! Today is March 24th. This day is special for so many reasons. First, I have a lot of friends that have birthdays today (thank you, Facebook). Second, it’s the opening day of the Marine Corps Marathon lottery! And […]
5 Reasons Spring is Awesome [Friday Five]
February 26, 2016
Apps are one of the brilliant things about technology today, they can enable you to do so many things! Music being one, as so many people don’t have access to instruments or music lessons, or any tools they may need […]