How I Justify My Premium Running Gear
Woah those shoes are how much? Me, every time I look at what people pay for high heels that make my toes ache and my calves scream for relief…and likely what others say about my […]
Motivation
10 Inspiring (non-elite) Instagram Runners to Follow ASAP
One of my favorite things about Instagram is the way it connects runners from around the world. We understand your runner’s high moments of crossing that finish line or simply having a planned 5 miler […]
Overcome Your Top Running Excuses
Each time I tell a non-runner about my running, my face lights up and I get all gushy and excited like a love sick teenager, which ALWAYS provokes a response as to how they wish […]
Is Running Fun? Do We Really Enjoy Running?
We talk a lot about the pure satisfaction of crossing a finish line and knowing you’ve achieved something you once thought beyond reach. We see the big smiles of #medalmonday on Instagram. We hear rumors […]
No Heartbreak Here: 23 Marathon Quotes to Inspire
Thanks to Pinterest and Instagram, quotes that had long been forgotten took on a new fervor in the last few years. Which means you might shrug them off as cliche or trite, but they really […]
7 Lessons to Crush Your Next Running Goal
As individuals that are committed to a healthy active lifestyle we often strive for perfection and are too hard on ourselves when we fail to measure up to high standards. As we enter the holiday […]
Celebrity Runners and the Beat Oprah Effect: Why We Care
When I first started running marathons, I had a lot of friends declare they didn’t care what their time was…as long as they beat Oprah! Every single time I laughed and inwardly pondered what is […]
When the Run Blows Up: 12 Inspiring Quotes
Teach a runner a quote and he’s set for the next workout. Teach a runner to create an affirmation specific to their situation and they’ll eat for life. Wait, I think I’m mixing metaphors. It’s […]
Understanding Your Fitness Personality for Lasting Workout Motivation
I like eating cereal without milk. I adore cuddling with my cats, but only where I can quickly clean up their fur. I hate seams anywhere near my toes, making it very difficult to find […]
12 Ways to Avoid Marathon Training Burnout
Don’t you ever get tired of running? You’ve certainly been asked this at least once in your running history. On stellar running days, you laugh and proclaim how much you love it…but towards the end […]