Summer heat in the south is no joke, and by August, the relentless humidity really starts to take its toll. When the local weather reports issue nothing but heat advisories, day after day, simply pushing through isn't just uncomfortable, it can quickly become dangerous. Understanding how high ...
Is It Too Hot to Run Outside? How to Read Dew Point & Beat the Heat
Looking Back At An Unforgettable Summer
Every August, as the heat starts to hint at cooler mornings ahead, it's natural to take stock of the season. This summer wasn't just busy, it was, in a word, epic. If I had to narrow down the absolute highlights from the blur of the last few months, these take the cake. Celebrating A’s High ...
5 Things To Focus On Before Fall Training Starts
August is one step closer to the -ber months, and that means we might be able to put the heat and humidity behind us. We've put in the work, and now we might reap the benefit of cooler mornings. It's tempting to jump straight into high mileage or fast workouts the second the temperature drops a few ...
Sleep, Recovery, and Menopause: Why Your Body Needs More Than It Used To
There's a point in every 40-something runner’s journey where the old playbook stops working. You used to be able to grind out a heavy workout block on five hours of interrupted sleep, grab a quick coffee, and roll straight into the rest of your day feeling fine. Then perimenopause or menopause ...
How Do You Keep Running Fun When You’re Just Not Feeling It?
We’ve all been there. You open your eyes to an early alarm, look at your shoes by the door, and feel... nothing. The humidity is gross. The training plan looks boring. The routine you usually love feels like a burden. When you're running for the long haul, drive comes and goes. Forcing your way ...
Back To School… For Everyone Else
On Monday, our district (and most of our state) goes back to school. Instead of that, we'll be loading up the vehicles and dropping our only kiddo off to his first year of college in his first apartment. I've exited out of all the school emails and social media groups, and it's kind of crazy how ...
