Inspiration
How to Be a Friendly Runner
After completing my long run this weekend, I stopped in a deli to grab a sports drink and bagel. Spotting my running attire, a runner behind me in line asked me how many miles I […]
Inspiration
Charity Running
5 Ways Runners Can Do Good
Do you know which activity can put you in a better mood, reduce your stress, and enrich your sense of purpose in life? I’m not talking about running although, on most days, I get those […]
Inspiration
Bible Verses About Running
Some runners are inspired by reading bible verses about running or ones that could be applied to running. Get inspired with these passages from the Holy Bible. Some of these biblical verses refer to running […]
Running Humor
Murphy’s Law for Runners
Murphy’s Law is an old adage that says, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” As many runners can attest, Murphy’s Law can sometimes hold true in running. Although running can be full of […]
Good Stuff
9 Recommended Parenting Books
I’m a big fan of listening to audiobooks when I’m running and lately I’ve been on a parenting book kick. I love learning about the latest research about kids and parenting, reading advice from experts, […]
Inspiration
Quotes About Perseverance
Running is not always easy. Some days you may feel like you can run forever, while there are those bad runs when you feel like you’re not making any progress and you just want to […]
Inspiration
Post-Run Rewards for Runners
I like to think that I’m fairly motivated when it comes to running. I know that running makes me feel better, both mentally and physically, and thinking about my post-run self is usually sufficient motivation […]
Inspiration
The Power of Positive Thinking for Runners
A couple of summers ago, I was training two women, who were longtime friends, for a marathon. They were both beginner runners, but one woman was a total Negative Nelly and kept focusing on the […]
Running Humor
What NOT to Say to Runners
Once you’ve been running long enough, you’ll inevitably encounter some naysayers who don’t like, can’t appreciate or understand your running habit (or obsession). Some of them will make comments that are ignorant, silly, just plain […]
Inspiration
67 Simple Self-Care Ideas for Runners
Learning to practice good self-care is an easy way to put your best self forward and be able to better help others. While running can be an excellent way to relieve stress, it’s smart for […]