Nobody talks too much about fueling when you check out your first Couch To 5K plan. They tell you to buy good shoes, stretch, and take rest days. Things will go great for a while, but at some point, your progress will stall. When your legs feel like lead, and you just can't figure it out, it's time ...
You’re Probably Not Eating Enough (And It’s Hurting Your Runs)
Hello, Spring. My Favorite Ways To Welcome The Season.
Winter had its moment, but it's (mostly) over now. Spring is here and I am not wasting a single second of it. There's something about this time of year that makes everything feel new and bright. The light shifts, the air changes, and suddenly, you're feeling motivated and refreshed. These are my ...
A Somewhat Lowkey Spring Break
Spring Break is one of the weeks we never really celebrate. While it would be nice to get away, it's also nice to just chill at home, and try to catch up on things around the house. We all have some travel coming up, too, so it wasn't too terrible to take a pass on vacation this particular ...
Your Running Shoes Are Waiting. Time To Shake Off The Winter Slump.
We've all been there. The days shortened, the motivation decreased, and somewhere between November and today, your running routine quietly fizzled. It's ok. You're just in a slump, and slumps are temporary. Spring is here and it's basically begging you to come back outside. Here are five ways to ...
Running Through Spring Allergies
We are at the height of allergy season here in Florida, and running through spring allergies is really an endurance sport. In addition to the rising temperatures and humidity, we are often on the lookout for the air quality readings before heading out. A high allergy day make running (and existing) ...
Hard Work Got Me Here. Luck Is Making It Fun.
Hard work matters. I am not here to tell you otherwise. Showing up consistently, doing the things that are hard and unglamorous and uninstagrammable, putting in the effort even when you do not feel like it: that all counts. Nobody gets anywhere without some version of it. But that's always The ...
