As you know, I'm on the quest to run a race (of any distance) in all 50 states. Any time we plan to cross into a new region, I immediately head to the internet to scope out any potential races I can run. Our last trip took us to Indianapolis in Indiana, and I was cautiously optimistic about ...
Race Report: Brown County YMCA Hilly Half 5K (11.15.25)
The Runner’s Holiday Gift Guide (Tried + True Gifts They Actually Want)
The holidays are here, and if you have a runner in your life, you know the struggle: What do they actually need? They either already own 10 of everything, or they talk about specialized gear that sounds expensive and confusing. Don't worry... I've got you! I’ve compiled the ...
Our End Of Year Adventures Begin
As the end of the year approaches (WHAT?) we are gearing up for all kinds of adventures. There's some travel, some outings, and so much fun on the calendar. I love this time of year, even when it does get busy. Let's dive in! Sunday Let the week begin! The weather was gorgeous, so I got ...
The Ultimate Payback: 5 Simple Ways Runners Can Give Back To The Community They Love
Running is often framed as a solo sport, a journey of personal bests and individual goals. But the truth is, the running community is one of the most supportive, inclusive groups out there, a giant, wonderful network of encouragement that lifts us up on our toughest miles. We owe a lot to this ...
The Best Fall Running Tradition: Why We Love The Turkey Trot
The unofficial start of the holiday season isn't the smell of pumpkin pie in the oven; it's the sound of thousands of running shoes hitting the pavement before dawn on Thanksgiving morning. Here at Runs with Pugs, we firmly believe the annual Turkey Trot is the absolute best running ...
The Ultimate Black Friday Playbook For Runners
Black Friday. The term usually conjures up images of retail chaos and shoppers sprinting for doorbusters. For us, the running community, it's just another opportunity to apply our meticulous, race-day mentality to something really important: savings on our favorite gear. Forget the frantic ...
