When you first decide to take up running, it seems pretty simple. You think about grabbing some sneakers, stepping out the door, and then just... going. You expect sore calves, side cramps, and heavy breathing. What you might not expect are all the unwritten rules and emotional journey. Looking back ...
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running
What Running Actually Does To Your Body (The Good, The Weird & The Sweaty)
If you've ever caught your reflection three miles into a humid July run, you know the picture isn’t always pretty. Your face is flushed, your hair is a mess, and you're really rethinking the choices that brought you to this moment. But behind that chaotic exterior, your internal systems are running ...
In The Greatest City In The World
Friends, I am back from the most wonderful few days in NYC. New York is one of my favorite places ever, and it's been so long since my feet touched those city streets. Life just happens sometimes, and it hasn't worked out, but this was what I needed, and it's not going to be another nine years ...
5 Cool Treats For Runners
When the humidity is high, a runner's body begs for two things: fast hydration and a drop in core temperature. Instead of just chugging plain water and staring blankly into the fridge, keep these five runner-friendly cool treats on hand to cool down, jumpstart your recovery, and give you something ...
The Ultimate Summer Cooldown Routine
Exhaustion after a summer run is just absolutely encompassing. All you want to do is get home, get out of your sweaty clothes, and get in that shower. When it’s this hot, your run doesn't actually end the second you stop your watch and unlace your shoes. There are a few steps required to transition ...
Working Through July
Unprecedented heat waves. Floods. Wildfires. The madness continues, and we are only halfway through July. On the plus side, I have a whole week and a half off! Is that an amazing feeling? You know it! But the sun keeps rising and setting and we keep on moving. So let's dive ...
