Tag: injury prevention

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 

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 

Should I Take the Day Off or Not?

As I was slipping my shoes on to go running yesterday, I really didn’t feel like running. My legs were sore from running the day before + a tough leg workout I had finished this past weekend. I thought about all the reasons why I 

Strength Training: What, When, How, and Why?

Strength Training: What, When, How, and Why?

If you’ve followed my blog for anytime now, you know that… I love running AND I am passionate about sharing the importance of strength training. I’ve talked over here about the raw facts of strength training, sharing its importance and focusing on the benefits. But, 

Let’s Talk about Proper Running Form 

Let’s Talk about Proper Running Form 

Ah, running form. Running seems like a simple concept- just grab your shoes and run right? Mmm…how about half right. The thing (well, one of the things) I love about running is the simplicity. You don’t need fancy equipment, you don’t (usually) need to drive