Is it ever ok to DNS your race? Of course, it is! Races are a goal for which we train hard, but at the end of the day, life happens. When it does, sometimes we need to listen. Illness If you are ill the morning of or leading up to your race, especially in the current climate, consider not ...
5 reasons to dns your race
week 42: racecations are back!
Races have been back for a while, but this week brought about my first actual racecation. I've missed travel in general, so this was an extra bonus. Sunday - 4.25 miles, walking Since I was tapering, I kept Sunday nice and easy. The weather was decent, we cooked some yummy food, and ...
improving race day confidence
When all the registration and planning is done, race day confidence is the thing that pushes any event to its highest limit. If you're anything like me, anxiety has a way of creeping in, and that doubt can sabotage the whole thing. There are some strategies to help over come that, so let's ...
week 41: hey, taper, is that you?
October hit on Friday, and so far, it's a beautiful month! I have lots to do and lots to share, so let's get into it! Sunday - 4.22 miles, walking And so began the week. We had a great morning where we went to try a new donut shop in Jacksonville. It was fun to be a little spontaneous ...
5 great classes for runners
Classes for runners? Absolutely. Running is not an activity unto itself, and runners can absolutely benefit from ... let's call it "continued education." Good Form Running (or other running form clinic) Most running stores will offer some form of running form clinic. It involves an analysis ...
race report: pink up the pace 5k (10.2.21)
The Pink Up The Pace 5K is a local race, benefiting breast cancer awareness. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, we were happy to take part. Pink Up the Pace helps men and women raise money to fund breast cancer imaging, detection, treatment, and support. Needless to say, this ...
