Last week, we set out to explore a new-to-us city, and were thrilled to find some great places to run in Athens, Georgia. Athens is home to the University of Georgia, and is a balanced combination of urban and rural, with asphalt hills connecting seamlessly into riverside rail trails. Just outside ...
Our Favorite Places To Run In Athens, Georgia
How To Build Your Perfect Running Playlist
While there is no perfect running playlist, there is a running playlist that will be perfect for you. The music that brings you motivation, joy, and strength is the same music that will carry you through long miles and over finish lines. Let's make it work. What Kind Of Music Should You ...
Putting July In The Rearview
Another month is almost gone, and I think I'm ready for the next. I think. There were definitely some bright spots in July, but it's also a month that marks the beginning of big changes, and dynamic shifts. I'm usually ok at flexible, but this year has required quite a bit of rolling with the ...
July Runfessions: The Heat Is On (And On And On)
It's happening again: the end of another month and the start of our July Runfessions! Would you believe it's still hotter than Hades and we are still struggling through it? Fall would be such a relief. For this month’s trip to the runfessional, let’s join up with Marcia’s Healthy ...
Common Running Injuries And How To Prevent Them
Now that you're off to a "running" start, it's time to talk about common running injuries and how to prevent them. Every runner experiences an injury at some point in their running career, and we can only hope that it's a minor and easily treatable one. In the meantime, let's talk about the kinds of ...
This Or That: Local Races Vs. Racecations
As a race lover, I often find myself having to balance between local races vs. racecations. There's something nice about being able to get to the start line after a short drive, but sometimes it's even nicer to build an entire trip around a new and exciting race experience. How do you decide? Let's ...