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About Amanda Brooks: RunToTheFinish

Hi I’m Amanda!

I created RunToTheFinish as a place to support the middle of the pack in enjoying the run regardless of the clock. Running is about so much more than our pace, like injury prevention, connecting to the running community and eating well to feel better!

You’re not an elite runner able to dedicate all your time to training, reading the new research and figuring out what will ACTUALLY work.

That’s why I’m here!

I do the research. I got the personal training certification. I test out the new gizmos, so you can spend your time enjoying the miles.

MY MISSION

I want us all to think beyond the clock.

To love the run for what it gives us.
To love our bodies for what they can achieve.
To take the extra few moments to keep us running injury free and happy.

In fact, that’s the major portion of the first 1/3 of my new book! Run To The Finish: The Everyday Runners Guiderunning mantraI know what it’s like to fake knee pain to get out of running or hear someone say they crave vegetables and think “they’re batty”!

That’s why I’m sharing my story, running tips, recipes for runners, workout ideas, motivation, expert interviews, travel, adventure, joy and LIFE all of which is geared to help:

– How to prevent the most common running injuries
– Become one of those crazy morning runners
– Realizing that each small step matters
– Confidently run alone amidst sometimes scary news
– Making nutrition choices that are best for you, like the post run beer?
– Enjoying crazy running opportunities like running retreats around the world
push upIn the beginning of my healthy living journey, I knew only that running made me joyful so I just kept doing it. In the years that followed, I expanded my horizons and realized that active living in general makes my life full and fantastic.

Which means now I do yoga, kick boxing, swimming, biking, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, meditation, healthy cooking and any other activity I can find! I am always ready to try new things and share them here…sweaty, goofy details and all.

Amanda Brooks Media Features

Over the last decade, Run To The Finish has shown up in a lot of places! But here are a few of the most fun one’s!

Book Related: Podcasts about Run To the Finish: The Middle of the Packers Guide to Training
– Featured by Runner’s World as a Must Read Book of 2020
– Featured by Runner’s World as one of the must listen to podcast episodes with Rambling Runner

Contributing Writer:
Runners World Magazine, MapMyRun.com, MyFitnessPal.com, MindBodyGreen.com, CraveLocal.com, TheActiveTimes.com, BiteSizeWellness.com

Often Quoted by:
MyFitnessPal.com, MapMyRun.com

Featured on:
Under Armour Women’s team, Greatist’s Top Fitness Bloggers, Women’s Health Magazine, featured in Self Magazine, Women’s Running Magazine Blogger on the Run, Fitness Magazine The Fit Stop

I’ve also appeared on a number of running podcasts which you can find here.

Speaker:
Multi-stops on the Run To the Finish Book Tour, Denver Bloggers Conference, Find Your Influence, Food Entrepreneur Summit, Social Media tips at Travel Conferences, Fitbloggin, Healthy Living Summit, Puerto Rico Marathon Expo, New Media Expo
media features

AMANDA C BROOKS BIO

An only child raised in Kansas City, I played every sport under the sun, but was frequently told I stunk at running and even in to college people commented on my “baby fat”.

Once I realized I wanted to FEEL differently about my body, I began to make small changes that I could maintain for life and as a result my body and mind started to change.
{Read about my 35 lb weight loss to fitness journey.}

Running was an integral part of my weight loss journey, but not simply because it involved burning calories! After my very first race {a half marathon in 2002}, I found within myself a new deep sense of pride and I wanted to feel that every day.I’ve never been terribly interested in racing because that creates a pressure around running.I simply run 40-50 mile weeks because I can and I want to…that’s not to say that I haven’t raced and enjoyed many of these experiences!! You can read all of my race reports and find out which one’s I really loved on my Race Reports page.

I graduated from Mizzou in 2003 with a degree in Journalism which was fueled by my desire to follow my passion of writing {which I’m lucky to now use as a travel writer!}. Instead after college I found an amazing job with  a company that allowed me to spend 9 years developing my analytical thinking skills by providing online consulting services to Fortune 500 companies around the US.

Then in 2012, I decided to make a change for my health and pursue blogging full time.Shortly after graduation, I also met my husband. We were married in the world’s weirdest weather horrifying ceremony on March 29, 2008 and as with everything in our marriage he taught me how to roll with the punches and keep on laughing.

I helped him start traveling around the world per my passion and his job moved us right out of KC to Miami Beach in 2008! Then we moved on to Orlando and finally we’ve jumped to Denver, we hope for a long haul. The best part is making new friends in cities all over the country.
Miami couple

Coaching Credentials

Beyond over 20,000 miles of running and years of using my Journalism degree to research every aspect of running for in depth articles, I also have a Personal Training Certification from ACE.

I’ve reviewed a number of run coaching certifications, but in truth found that none offered more than the over 200 running books I’ve read and the thousands of runners I have met with over the years of blogging and running.

I believe that every runner is different and requires a program designed around their life, their body and their goals!steamboat race

My Goals

I have so many goals and so many hopes for life, but more often now you’ll see that I’m chasing a feeling over a time on the clock. My primary life goal is to continue growing every day in to a better person and as Oprah would say “live my best life”.

During different points you may see goals to hit a certain time or complete a certain race, but those are secondary to enjoying each moment, traveling the world, loving my husband, being a great daughter, being good at my job and laughing…lots of laughing.

 

CONTACT AMANDA

I love hearing from you so please reach out at any time: contact Amanda Brooks — sorry yes it’s a form, I get so many spam emails that’s the only way to keep my sanity.

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  • WHAT’S THE MOST ADVENTUROUS THING YOU’VE EVER DONE??? 🪂🏔 Growing up I was most certainly a scaredy-cat and even now I’m often terrified I’ll break myself 😂 BUT more importantly I decided I don’t want to miss out on experiences because those are MEMORIES.🥰 // My husband is a daredevil, which helps me choose to just try, but still at a much...much slower speed and usually with caution ha!! But I do it! // Waterfall rappelling with my two favorite men on the planet in Costa Rica is an experience I will never forget! I’ve always thought my dad was fearless, I mean he’s DAD! But at 71, I was so thrilled he was game for a day in the woods that was only loosely defined 😂that’s how CR rolls. // This was not my most adventurous, but was inspired by it. A jungle trail camp I did in CR a few years ago 🤯 . . . #activetravel #visitcostarica #womenirl #strongwomen #whstrong #thiswomansday #popsugar #teamself #shapesquad #movemorefitness #womenwhohike #theoutbound #girlgetoutside #andshesdopetoo #sheadventures #trailchix #fitfam
  • LONELY is not the same as alone. I do alone all the time writing, running, traveling. But this week often struck me as lonely. // I SAT unmotivated and struggling to find my creativity for most of the week after the hard stop to momentum. . I WONDERED why everyone else had a group to FaceTime and play virtual games with while I felt alone. (Only child syndrome rearing it’s head.) 👉Anyone else feel those things?!👈 // Then Friday’s run: A can’t feel the fingers, snow pelting the eyes, watch your footing 8 miles. ❄️ Suddenly there it was... The gratitude. The feeling that I could breathe. The knowing that I’d figure this out and while more emotions will come, I’ll get through those too. 🏃‍♀️ Running really is my saving grace and I hope it’s giving you what you might need right now too. Largely sharing, as usual, to say if you’re feelings are all over the place you aren’t alone. // Hoping to help others feel connected, we’re doing the #sundayrunday virtual run club! See last post. 👇👇👇👇👇 But can you tell me what you want this coming week because I’m stuck trying to figure it out on my own: Running tips to continue? More workout ideas? More humor? Or just real life? . . . #winterrun #runcolorado #irunthisbody #runningismytherapy #runnerslife #virtual5kmarathon #runtothefinish #werunsocial #runmehappy #runforfun #runningmakesmehappy #ilovetorun #runnergirl #runningwoman #inspiringwomenrunners #letsrun #gorun #stravarun #distancerunner
  • SUNDAY RUNDAY CONNECTIONS: Lets come together this weekend to remind us that though we’re running solo, we have a tribe! Run. Join the Live. Connect. Swipe for details▶️ // PART 1 Do your run. Any distance. Any pace. Anywhere. And share a photo with #runtothefinish so EVERYONE can find you and comment with virtual high fives on finding a way to get it done.🙌 // PART 2 Grab your hydration, shoot you can even shower if you want, but we won’t judge if you don’t. And tune in to a LIVE CHAT!! 😁I’ll kick things off with some of what you might have heard on the book tour. 🏃‍♀️Fellow runners, coaches and athletes will be joining for 10 minute segments to provide tips and insights! @therunnerbeans @rambling_runner @trackclubbabe @daniellepascente @laurenfloris77 @tinamuir88 ❓Throughout we’ll be taking time to answer your questions and help you figure out what to do with races on hold. // Gimme a 😁if you’re in or drop a question you’d love answered. . . . #werunsocial #runnersworld #happyrunning #runningbuddies #virtualrun #distancerunner #womensrunningcommunity #womenrunning #igrunners #runchat #bibchat #ukrunchat #irunthisbody #rungirlrun #runrunrun #runningmakesmehappy #iloverunning #lovetorun #findyourstrong #runfree #runwild #fitfriday #getoffthecouch #movemorefitness #sweatpink #thiswomansday #shapesquad
  • INFLUENCER WORK FROM HOME SCHEDULE TIPS 🤪: I’ve seen tips for the kiddos and lots of tips on how to work from home like putting on real clothes (I never do that), showering (why even bother working from home?!), having a dedicated office (it’s called my entire home). // But what about YOUR SCHEDULE? Well, influencers are here to help with our years of experience: ⌚️Whatever time you wake up, get up. 💵Immediately jump on social media and check all your numbers. 🍋Drink only lemon water while going through your 12 step self care routine. 🏋️Time to workout, you’ll need at least 3 hours to talk about it, do it and plan talking about it more. 💻Unbathed sit down at your computer to check emails and slowly get distracted by social media. 🥗Decide you should eat. Again set aside 3 hours to prep, photograph and share your masterpiece. 😭Freak out because the sun is setting and you have so much to do. 📺Watch Netflix so you know what current trends are. 😴Sleep because that will make you more productive tomorrow. // You’re welcome for another day of massive productivity. . . . #laughteristhebestmedicine #fitnessblogger #runningblogger #workfromhome #runtothefinish #ilovemyjob #lifeisgood #womansday #thiswomansday #findyourstrong #womenirl #influencerstyle #fohr
  • Runs feeling off this week? You aren’t alone and it’s not just in your head. Stress impacts everything and it’s ok if you need to give yourself a break from hard or long runs right now. . . . #runtothefinish #runningcoach #bostonmarathon #distancerunner #sundayrunday #womensrunning #teamself #shapesquad #teamwr #marathontraining #runningday #runnersworld #loverunning
  • RUNNERS: PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING every weekend since...forever.😂 // On a serious note, swipe ➡️ and share some of the great ideas I received on how to FIND those in your community who many need help through this. // Besides the comments that I should just know my neighbors better, 🤷‍♀️ there are some great ideas. Lots of folks pointing to online solutions, but I think of my parents who don’t do FB or live in rural areas, so greatly appreciated the additional ideas.🥰 . . #longrun #saturdayrun #runnerlife #werunsocial #trailandkale #trailchix #trailsisters #sweatpink

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