Double Down on Bad Runs for Maximum Race Day Results
The rain flying sideways was soft, but constant, never allowing me to let go, enjoy the miles and my big marathon goal. That lead to my legs chiming in with their own thoughts on how […]
mental marathon training
What Does it Mean to Run Mindful? Is it Meditation?
Running is my meditation. I’ve said this many times when trying to convince myself that it’s ok I didn’t stick to my resolution to sit for 5 minutes a day. But I knew there was […]
10 Feelings All Runners Have Experienced At Least Once
Why is it that when you’re in a bad mood, people love to tell you to smile?! Something about that makes me angry and prone to punching, but that my friends is also why I […]
Mind Games for Tough Runs: How Others Push Through Mental Barriers
Running is just about one foot in front of the other most days. Until the day you ask said foot attached to a fatigued leg to hit the road for just a bit longer or […]
Should You Take a Running Break?
For the first time since I began running in 2002, I’ve been pondering a non-injury imposed running break. Not a rest day, but an actual extended period of placing my running shoes on lock down. […]
7 Savvy Practices of Olympic Winners That You Can Use
I’m kind of obsessed with the habits of elite runners. In my wildest dreams I don’t desire to compete with them. Except once in a dream where Kara, Shalane and I ran hand in hand […]
No Heartbreak Here: 23 Marathon Quotes to Inspire
Feeling inspired by watching not only the elites, but the everyday runners who have pushed themselves to attain the requirements for Boston made me put to the side any scientific writing today and focus just […]
Post Race Blues Recovery Plan
As the finish line nears, every muscle in your body screams for it to be over as your brain races through all the calculations from “I can’t believe I did it” to “this was horrible“. […]
10 Tips to Conquer the Mental Blocks in Training
Have you ever stumbled across someone on social media and instantly fallen in love with them? Their personality makes you wish you were friends, their photos make you wish you lived there and their training […]
7 Lessons to Crush Your Next Goal
Whether you are looking to FINISH this year strong or set yourself up for a successful 2016 this is a must read. A goal without a serious WHY attached to it is destined to fail. […]
