Inspiration
How to Find Time for Running
When I first became a mom, I had a tough time balancing my new parenting responsibilities with work obligations and personal time. Going for a run seemed to be the first thing to get cut […]
Month: October 2023
Half Marathons & Marathons
13 Things to Know Before Running a Half Marathon
So you think you may want to train for and run a half marathon, but do you really know what’s involved? Here are 13 things to know about training for and running a half marathon, […]
Running Gear
How to Prevent Smelly Running Shoes and Clothes
One of the more annoying (and potentially embarrassing) aspects of running is the smells that comes from sweaty running shoes and clothes. To help avoid the stink, here are some steps you can take to […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
What to Do the Week Before a Marathon
After months of training for a marathon, it may feel strange that your final preparations for the race would include very little running. Many marathoners-in-training are nervous (totally normal!) and get the urge to run […]
Training
4 Week Intermediate 5K Training Schedule
If you’ve signed up for a 5K race that’s a month away and you haven’t been specifically training for it, you still have time to run a brag-worthy race time. This four-week intermediate 5K training […]
Running
7 Tips for Mud Run Success
If you’re looking to shake up your running routine, mud runs and obstacle course races are a fantastic way to get out of a running rut and a fun way to challenge yourself. Here are […]
Racing
Can I Run a 5K Without Training?
Did you sign up a 5K race and didn’t have time to train? Or is there a 5K race in a couple of weeks that you’d like to run, but you’re not sure if you’d […]
Training
Outdoor Winter Cross-Training Activities for Runners
If you’re like many runners, you may find yourself focusing more on cross training during the winter because it’s difficult to run lots of miles in the cold or on the treadmill. But if riding […]
Inspiration
Run on Mondays to Establish a Running Habit
When I’m planning out my weekly workouts, I always try to make sure I get a run or workout in on Monday. Why Mondays? Starting out the week with a run sets the tone and […]
Running
Safety Tips for Running at Night
With busy schedules and limited hours of daylight, some runners find their only time to run is in the darkness of early morning or evening. But they may be wondering, Is it safe to run […]