When I first met you, I loved you – although I didn’t know it yet. Together we explored playgrounds, backyards, and ball fields until you, running, the simplest form of play captured my heart and I no longer needed all...
Summer is here, and for many of us, that means hot, sticky weather that can sometimes make running feel more like swimming. While scorching temperatures can challenge even the most die-hard runner, there is nothing sweeter than training hard all...
Whether you are planning on lacing up for the local 4th of July 5K, or have your sights set on a more distant fall race, training in the heat can be difficult. It can also leave the woefully unprepared feeling...
As runners, we are always on the go (literally) and while most of us make time for running, we don't have time for much else. Seriously though, I know it's not just me when I say I can find time...
Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned veteran, fueling properly for your training can be more difficult than anticipated. It can be challenging to know exactly how much you should eat, what it should consist of, and when it...
If you find yourself running at the same pace every day and cannot seem to get faster, it is time to give speed work a try. Without speed work, I never would have gotten my pace fast enough to qualify...
Being new to any sport can be intimidating. There is typically a lot to learn, from the new lingo (what is a Fartlek and can I say that word in public?) to the proper way to train (wait, what does...
Marathons in this century have spiked in popularity. The Smithsonian reports almost 2 million people finished a half marathon in 2014 and since 2000 marathon participants have increased by at least double digits year over year. A good part of...
