So you're ready for those long runs, but how, oh, how are you going to pass the hours of just you and your shoes and the long, unbroken road (or trail)? As a lover of distance running, I have some great strategies for coping with the miles ahead. Embrace The Suck Long runs are long, just ...
5 Tips For Building Mental Toughness On Long Runs
Setting Goals For National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
Happy Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Wow, that's quite the mouthful. But May is a great month, and this a great initiative, so let's get on board. I have a few goals I'd love to share with you. 100 Kettlebell Swings A Day For 30 Days You know I'm easily influenced by social media ...
Celebrate Good Times!
Well, it's that time: one of our busiest celebration times of the year! First, Happy Mother's Day to those who celebrate. I'm coming off my birthday so it's been quite a bit of fun! Let's see how the week played out. Sunday I had a long and late Saturday night, which meant I slept a bit on ...
5 Training Tips For Running Moms
With Mother's Day coming on Sunday, it's a great time to talk about training tips for running moms. Parenthood can be a difficult and busy time, despite its joys, and adding an intensive sport into the mix can be stressful. We've got some ways to make it easier for you to get it all in! Don't ...
The Politics Of Running
And now that I have your attention... yes, it's probably time to discuss the politics of running. When I started in the sport, I was pretty naive. I thought it was something that anyone could do. After years of listening (and I'm sure I have many more years of listening to go), I realize that my ...
The Runs With Pugs Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother's Day is coming! Things may feel super chaotic this year, but it's always nice to have a day to celebrate the moms. If you are a mom who runs, know a mom who runs, or love a mom who runs, here's our handy and helpful guide to treating them to a great Mother's Day! (This is an update of a ...