Marathon distance races can be overwhelming and intimidating. Are you ready to run a marathon? Read this first! When I first started running, my goal was to run three miles without walking. When I accomplished that goal, it changed to […]
Follow these tips and you’ll be well on your way to having a very successful training cycle! I’ve been through lots of training cycles over the years. Mostly for half marathons but in my more recent history, a few marathons, […]
Coaching kids has been an incredibly rewarding experience. We can’t wait for the next session of Kids Run the Nation to begin! You guys know I love you, right? But I’m working on putting together the final Kids Run the […]
There are tons of races — BIG races — coming up. Chicago, MCM, and NYCM are all coming up within weeks of each other. It’s an exciting time in the running world, that’s for sure! If you need a mantra […]
There comes a time in every runner’s life that they’re faced with the dreaded ‘C’ word. That’s right, I’m going there. Today we’re talking about CHAFE. If you’ve yet to experience chafing, consider yourself lucky. It’s not a pretty sight. […]
I love running and I love being a running coach. Not a day goes by when I’m not doing something that has to do with running — whether it’s my own training, coaching kids, or meeting with adult runners. Heck, […]
Stability shoes. Neutral runner. Insoles. Barefoot. Minimalist. Maximum cushion. I just want happy feet! How do I make that happen?? Did you know the human foot is comprised of 28 bones and 30 joints? In addition to that, the human […]
I’m hesitant to post this — on Tuesday it was hot and humid. I’m a little worried once I press “publish,” it’s going to be nothing but cool, crisp air. Let’s cross our fingers, shall we? Now that it’s fall […]
It’s no secret I’ve been struggling through my current training cycle. In fact, in my last two runfessions (July and August), I made mention of how difficult training was becoming. Burnout has been a constant worry of mine for the […]
A few nights ago, my husband and I were in the kitchen making dinner while our kids were running around the house being ridiculous. After a few minutes of happy shrieks and laughter, my son came charging into the kitchen […]