Secrets to Faster Running

Secrets to Faster Running

When I was younger, I ran every run almost as fast as possible. Okay, so not full out sprinting, but I always tried to get into that red-lining, heart pounding, sweat producing, muscle burning pace. And not surprisingly, I became faster, but I also got 

Let’s Talk about Injuries…

Let’s Talk about Injuries…

Tuesdays running tips > let’s talk about how to take time off from running and when to know when to take time off. Make sense?   Maybe not, so let me explain.   As runners it is so hard to take days off. Runners are 

Currently…Running Addition

Currently…Running Addition

Hey there friends! I hope you are popping over to Lulu Runs, feeling ready for another day! I thought it would be fun to share with you a peek into what my running has been lately and where I am headed. Running this winter has 

Three Simple Ways to Increase Your Mileage without Dying!

Three Simple Ways to Increase Your Mileage without Dying!

So, let’s talk about gaining distance WITHOUT dying! There is simple, effective ways to increase your distance and overall weekly mileage without injuring yourself or losing your love for running! So often, I hear runners struggling with confusion with how to simply, grow their mileage. 

Fluctuating Fitness: Embracing Your Ever Changing Fitness

Fluctuating Fitness: Embracing Your Ever Changing Fitness

If there is anything I’ve learned through my fitness journey, it’s that fitness is an ever changing cycle. You gain fitness and (more often, easily) you lose fitness. And you know what. Here’s a secret: it’s OKAY. Your body is not meant to freeze and be the same exact way it has been for x amount of years. Yes, it is important to maintain a base and a healthy body, but I want you to know it is normal, if not expected to have certain seasons of peak fitness and other seasons of ‘off season’ fitness. And both are fine, good, and healthy. 

I Hope You Eat Cinnamon Rolls on Christmas Morning + My Thoughts on This Brand New Running Season

Do you like my obnoxiously long title? Yes, I do too. Good morning and happy Tuesday, friends. After a day cozied up at home, I am looking forward to a day filled with Christmas errands which I plan on sharing with you all tomorrow (keep 

Let’s Talk about Avoiding Injuries…

Let’s Talk about Avoiding Injuries…

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mizuno. The opinions and text are all mine. Injuries. Does that word make you cringe!? I know I do. Last year, at this time, I was injured and frustrated. I hate sitting on the 

Food Freedom in a World of Dieting

    Food. It never used to be such a big deal to me until I was 16. Before I was that golden age, I never really thought much about food, nutrition, and never once thought of restricting my meals. Often times, I would eat 

Recommendations on How to Learn the Art of Mindful Eating

Recommendations on How to Learn the Art of Mindful Eating

I had a friend message me, over Facebook, asking for my recommendations on how to start eating healthier. As I thought about this, I immediately knew that I needed to not only respond to her with encouragement and suggestions, but turn it into a blog 

A Fun Filled Tuesday: Sister Time + Pilates and an Evening Run

A Fun Filled Tuesday: Sister Time + Pilates and an Evening Run

Hello there friends and happy Wednesday to you all! I hope your day is going well so far and you are enjoying that middle of the week feeling of victory! I know I am! So, far, this week has been pretty busy, filled with time