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Good Gifts for Runners Under $16

Previously, I shared some creative and unique gifts for the fitness lover, which I hope Santa reads {not so subtle hint}. But good gifts for runners don’t always have to be pricey… I mean few […]

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  • I WANT TO RUN AN ULTRA. This might be like not changing your hair after a break up, no major life decisions right now.😂 // It makes no sense for many reasons. A. I’m doing few trails due to crowding. B. I haven’t even run a marathon since knee surgery. C. Somedays right now I don’t have the motivation to do anything, let alone run long. D. It’s freaking hard. // BUT something about just running and running sounds immensely appealing right now. Cathartic. Refreshing.🏃‍♀️ // Not an overnight goal or something I’m attempting ASAP, but it’s been in the back of my mind for awhile, so who knows! Have you done one? Do you ever want to? Am I just going stir crazy?! . . . #sheruns #womensrunningcommunity #womensrunning #womensrunninguk #runchat #runnerlife #timetorun #marathontraining #chicagomarathon #ultramarathon #camelbak #girlontherun #irunthisbody #runtothefinish #findyourstrong #beatyesterday #runwild #runfree #runrunrun #runningmakesmehappy
  • SPEED DRILLS PART 1: ❤️Double tap if you need to do these. (Pardon the outfit. I needed the shirt for a mood boost and compression for some leg love.) Admittedly I haven’t been doing enough drills, so now is the time!! // Want to get faster? You need good movement!🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️ Starting with the basics to practice: 🦶feet landing under the body 🦶good foot strike 🦵optimal force off ground by driving knee up Drills will build on each other, so don’t skip what looks too easy. // 1️⃣Set up: Get in to good posture, ideally hold a stick or broom behind shoulders to help you maintain. 2️⃣Controlled movement, watching anything that’s hard for you. 3️⃣Standing leg should be completely straight, knee should come up at 90degrees, not foot to butt. 4️⃣Add these pre-run at least once a week. 2 rounds, 30 seconds each. . . . #runcoach #runningcoach #distancerunner #halfmarathontraining #marinecorpsmarathon #rungirlrun #runnersofinstagram #speeddrills #runnersworld #beatyesterday #runtothefinish #stravarun #gorun #runninginspiration #fitnessvideo #sheruns #runrunrun #ukrunchat
  • TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE: could there be any better day than April Fools’ to play and not be so serious for a hot second?! Let’s see who can guess and I’ll share the answer tomorrow. // A. David and I have now had three wedding ceremonies, all in different states. B. Moving to a new house at age 13, I got the master suite with walk in closet and my parents took another room. C. When the Olympics happen, I’ll be there reporting on a few events thanks to a brand partner. // Also...total truth I don’t really like April Fools’ Day, unless it’s super funny. The real life I’m quitting or I’m pregnant or whatever just makes me uncomfortable. . . . #laughterismedicine #womenirl #aprilfoolsday #twotruthsandalie #liveauthentically #runatl
  • 😂CONGRATS YOU MADE IT TO MONDAY. Who knew you’d be excited to work as a way to break up your days 😄 // @ericasara said it well yesterday, as someone who always works from home, I have to consciously not work (as much) on the weekends to give my brain a break. . . . #mondaymotivation #memes #workfromhomelife #lifeisgood #laughteristhebestmedicine #timechange #realsimple #mindbodygram #realsimple
  • NOW IS THE TIME TO PRACTICE EASY RUNS and maximize the benefits. You don’t have to worry about a group or an immediate race, so building a stronger aerobic engine has never been more perfect. // Low Heart Rate training is one way to do this because it tells you exactly how hard the body is working and takes your focus off pace. 1️⃣180 minus age = max LHR 2️⃣Don’t exceed that rate for more than 20% of your weekly workouts 3️⃣Lots more details and plans on the website of curious (or ask!) // Some of the benefits are listed above and are why the most successful distance runners generally follow an 80/20 plan. It will help you run farther with the body feeling less effort and help you add mileage without injury...plus it’s relaxing to not be exhausted from every run. // BUT it only works if you ACTUALLY run easy enough. 👉👉Are you good at keeping it truly easy or do you struggle with it? . . . Throwback to Santa Monica run. #runningcoach #runnerscommunity #runtothefinish #runchat #ukrunchat #bibchat #athletesadapt #runforgood #gorun #newrunner #easyrun #sundayrunday #runstrong #marathontraining #igrunner #getoutside #morningrunofficial #rungirlrun #shapesquad #teamwr #runnerspace #run4fun #motherrunner
  • HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ❤️ 12 years married, 16.5 years together and oddly I don't think this current crisis is the hardest thing we've faced. // 💍Day 1 was a parking garage disaster wedding. 👜Pre Marriage I lost my first real job and bawled on repeat for three months as I hunted for something new. 😨We lived in Orlando. (J/k... kinda... it wasn’t a good time for me.) And so many other things I'll never share with you 🙃 // 🥰I wouldn't get through any of it with as many smiles or as much humor if it weren't for him. And he’d probably still be eating $1 frozen pizzas and Ramen without me 😂 // What’s something you’ve done consistently for over 16 years???🧐 . . . #lifeisgood #runnerlove #runningbuddies #happyrunning #weddinganniversary #runtothefinish

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