We talk a lot about "pushing through" and "staying disciplined" when the weather gets cold. But what if, instead of fighting the winter chill, we leaned into it? In Florida, we don’t get the snowdrifts, but we do get that damp, grey "blah" that makes you want to hit the snooze button ...
Wintering Well: Five Ways To Romantacize The “Blah” Season
Freeze Warnings + Icy Conditions
Frost came to Northeast Florida this week, and brrrr... what a time. I do love winter weather, but we don't ever really have a gradual entry to the deep freeze. One day it's 70F and the next, we are wondering if we will see snow. That being said, it makes for lovely running weather. And I can never ...
5 Ways To Stay Motivated When It’s Freezing
Living in St. Augustine, "freezing" is relative, but that damp, Florida chill is no joke. When the bed is warm and the air is biting, you need more than just willpower. Here are five ways to keep your training on track when the mercury drops. The "Living Room" Launch The hardest part of a ...
Why Running Feels So Hard: 10 Habits Sabotaging Your Miles
We’ve all had those runs. You lace up, head out the door, and within the first half-mile, it feels like you’re running through wet cement. You wonder where your fitness went or why everyone else on Strava makes it look so effortless. The reality is that sometimes running is just hard. But other ...
The Post-Holiday Pivot: How to Reclaim Your Schedule
We’ve all been there. The lights are coming down, the last of the holiday treats are finally gone, and the calendar is suddenly looking a lot more crowded than it did two weeks ago. After the beautiful mess of the holidays, the "Great Re-entry" into a normal routine can feel a bit like running ...
Working Through Winter
I don't know about you but this has been the longest two weeks I can remember. And once again, we're in a season of heaviness, and sadness, and horrific things happening all around. There just aren't words. Sunday I started the week taking my new shoes for a spin. While I wish Brooks ...
