Tag: running tips

Why Slow Running is Actually Good for You

Why Slow Running is Actually Good for You

Slow running is actually good for me? What? I know, I know, too often as runners, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking, ‘we must run every single run all out to be real runners,’ or ‘We must do speed work at 

10 Things I Do to Push Through Hard Runs

10 Things I Do to Push Through Hard Runs

Training for a marathon inventively means there will be numerous runs, long, short, easy and hard. I think that is actually one of the things I love about running – many times, running is unpredictable. During this training cycle alone, I’ve had many really good 

My Top 10 Race Day Tips + A Few Things from Yesterday

I am so excited to share with you guys a few of my top TEN Race day tips, but first, let’s talk about some life updates since yesterday I know you all are dying to know about every single highlight that happens through my typical 

Warning! Vulnerable Post: So, You Lack Motivation?

Warning! Vulnerable Post: So, You Lack Motivation?

  So You Lack Motivation? I hear often from a lot of people, how lack of motivation keeps them from reaching their full potential.  And let’s be honest, lack of motivation seriously stinks! Trust me, I know. Right after my husband and I  got married, 

My Top TEN Ways to Keep Motivation without Losing Your Love for RUNNING!

I think most people would agree that runners are a strange, weird, and unique breed. Runners do things that other people don’t like to do, runner’s eat weird food, hate time off, and get up way earlier than most people and even on the weekends 

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 

Workouts of the Week + My Favorite Stretching Routine 

Workouts of the Week + My Favorite Stretching Routine 

Guys! It’s FRIDAY. Let the celebrations begin and the parties get started. If you didn’t catch my drift, it’s been a long week. But long, in the good kind of way. You know those weeks were you arrive at Friday and you are exhausted, but 

My Top 10 Ways of Becoming a Better (or Beginner) Runner this Spring 

My Top 10 Ways of Becoming a Better (or Beginner) Runner this Spring 

I don’t know if you guys knew this or not, (you probably do if you’ve read my story!) but I didn’t always used to love running like I do now. Back in the day, my mom was the runner (she still runs! #goals) and I