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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.running 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 running alone amidst the 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!

Coming soon to bookstores: Run To The Finish: A Middle of the Packers Guide to Training

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:
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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  • ENDURANCE is a mental game and this mantra is one that has helped me tremendously over the years. // I got a lot of questions about breaking plateaus and honestly this little statement has been part of my process going from 0 post surgery to 50 mile weeks. // When we change our inner dialogue our body and mind begin to shift. Control the narrative of your runs. You most certainly won’t always believe it, but say it over and over to reprogram your thinking of what you can do. // Do you have something that helps you mentally on long runs or hard workouts?? . . . #runningmotivation #inspiringwomenrunners #gorun #runrunrun #marathontraining #irunthisbody #runnergirl #runnerslife #igrunner #runnershoutouts #morningworkout #bbgsisters #runnersofinstagram #runnersworld #runstagram #womensrunning #motherrunner #ukrunchat #runhappy #myfitnesspal #trailrunning
  • RECOVERY isn't just relaxing, it's working through tightness, muscle adhesion and restrictions that are preventing us from running our best. // @sidekicktool allows me to do at home what my PT and Chiro have often done to promote healing: 👉increasing blood flow 👉working directly in to a smaller more specific muscle area 👉releasing muscle adhesions // This is different than foam rolling which provides compression to the area because you can get more targeted and it improves proprioception. 👉Which is your body's awareness of exactly how it's moving through space...um hello to better and more powerful strides.🏃‍♀️ // I genuinely loved this on my glutes, but that's a different video for someone else to make. 🤣 // If you want to try one at home for 15% off use code runtothefinish or I'll put a link in stories. . BONUS: after purchase you get lifetime access to their University which teaches you exactly how to use the tool for your neck, calves, knee pain or whatever might be ailing you. // Have you ever tried scraping?? . . . #sponsored #unlockingmovement #workoutwednesday #shapesquad #teamwr #bbgcommunity #tiusummerseries #fittip #runnerland #beatyesterday #gorun #runnerscommunity #womenrunning #morningrun #sweateveryday #iamwellandgood #trailrunning #betterforit #runnersofinstagram
  • 7 MILLION READERS served and counting!! I want one of those freaking McDonalds signs, but with a side of sweet potato fries. // I try not to get too caught up in numbers, but realizing that many runners have found their way to my blog gives me warm fuzzies. // So much has changed since I started writing in 2007, but the one constant has been my desire to connect with other runners. 🥰 // If you’ve ever read a single thing on RunToTheFinish.com that helped you gimme a 👍today and I’ll handle the dance party on my own. 📸 @sierra_prescott . . . #runningcoach #runningblogger #fitnessblogger #fitfam #runchat #ukrunchat #bossbabe #womensrunningcommunity #inspiringwomenrunners #runnersworld #sweatpink #werunsocial #fitfluential #gorin #stravarun #beatyesterday #iwillwhatiwant #runningwoman #ihavearunnersbody #iamarunner #runtothefinish #runlikeagirl #motherrunner
  • 🤣🤣a little laugh after yesterday’s more intense discussion. What’s the BEST or WORST protein bar you’ve ever tried? // Thanks for all the messages and reminders that mistakes happen!! // On another note... I tried to play CSI yesterday by putting a small book on my car and seeing on how long it stayed on, a long time!! I then searched where it fell for my phone again 🤣🤣🤣 . . #runnerslife #runningmeme #runhappy #happyrunner #fitlife #werunsocial #runtothefinish #thesweatlife #iifym
  • MOOD😭 - Lost my iPhone Saturday which was an expensive mistake, but mostly a mentally frustrating one. I’ve never lost or broken a phone, until I finally got this phone that feels so extravagant. // Hours of hunting where it would have fallen. Hours of hoping a biker picked it up. An hour getting a new phone. Hours realizing my backups wouldn’t work. // In the end sh@! happens, but I needed a day to just be kinda ticked at myself. Today though it’s pity party over and onward!! That’s basically how I deal with most things, I’m allowed my UGH feelings, but only for a bit.😉 // What’s the most expensive 💰mistake you’ve made???
  • HEAT ACCLIMATION benefits our running, so let's turn those red sweaty frowns upside down. 🥵🔥 // Ok that was a lot even for me, but seriously here are some benefits from getting out in the heat: - Improves body's ability to regulate temperature - Expands blood volume - heart can pump more to your muscles, reduce blood lactate and increase muscle force - Better than altitude for increasing VO2 MAX - High heat training could help you when coming to altitude // Be smart with your hot runs and follow all the tips for better handling heat and humidity on my blog (search humidity from link in bio)!! . But also mentally embrace the benefits for your fall racing because no run is fun when you’re mentally miserable. // 👍👎Love or hate hot weather runs??? . . . #irunthisbody #ihavearunnersbody #runchat #sportsbrasquad #chicagomarathon #tiusummerseries #nikerunning #summerrunning #morningrun #runningtips #runningcoach #fitnessblogger #justkeeprunning #thesweatlife #sweateveryday #beatyesterday #betterforit #runstagram #halfmarathontraining #youvsyou #igrunner #stravarun #gorun

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Website written, managed and maintained by Amanda Brooks. I am a certified personal trainer, but any advice should be taken as general information and not a personalized plan. All opinions, tips and reviews are based upon my personal life experience and the experiences of those around me. View my full privacy and review policy.
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