On August 14th, long after the Republican National Convention has closed up shop in the CLE, a larger-than-life half marathon will take place. One of my all-time favorite half marathons, in fact: the second annual Rock Hall Half Marathon. Rockin’ in […]
Today on the Running Coaches’ Corner, I want to talk about nutrition. I know I’ve talked about nutrition before but it’s such an important topic, especially for athletes. Today’s topic of discussion? Protein powders. Protein Powders: Whey, Casein, Plant-Based This post is sponsored […]
Week 1 of marathon training is officially in the books. It was a wonky week plagued by illness (my daughter and myself) but I recuperated and came back strong. Marine Corps Marathon Training: Week 1 Tuesday — 4.1 miles Tuesday was […]
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 […]
This has been a crazy week, folks. And since today is Thursday and time for Thinking Out Loud, let’s just get right into it. Birthdays, Departures, Friendships My daughter turned three this week. (Seriously? Where the heck has the time […]
Did you know exercise and physical exertion helps you sleep better? When a person is physically active for at least 150 minutes per week, daytime tasks are more efficient and people generally feel less sleepy at school or work. Additionally, […]
5 Fantastic “No-Equipment” Strength Moves! Strength work might be one of the biggest training challenges I face. I always seem to shy away from strength training in favor of more time on my feet running. But strength work is an […]
There are a handful of topics that come up time and again among my clients. One is that they run much too fast and either can’t complete a workout, or end up feeling like garbage because they pushed themselves too […]
My plan is to get outside as much as possible this summer. Far too many summers have been spent indoors, away from the unrelenting heat — or rain. This summer is different. I’m taking my kids on as many adventures as […]
A good book is like a good friend. It takes you on adventure, it tugs on your heart strings, it’s an escape. You can easily immerse yourself in a good book. My sense of adventure is at a peak right now. […]