We sign up for races all the time, but did you know that there are actual rules of racing? It's not something everyone really pays much attention to, but pretty much every race has a set of protocols and regulations. Runners are expected to follow these guidelines, and consequences for breaking the ...
The Rules Of Racing
My Favorite Running Trends
Running trends are a part of the industry, as trends are a part of all things. As the sport evolves, runners (and experts) hone in on techniques, equipment, protocols, and philosophies, whose popularity comes and (sometimes) goes. While I don't always go all in on the latest and greatest trends, ...
Another Trip Around The Sun
This week, I finished another trip around the sun. This will be my 47th, and it ended up being a pretty great one. I'm starting to get my groove back with holidays and special events: the last four years have been a little tough with these things (as they have been for so many), but it's nice to ...
5 Ways To Celebrate Mom This Weekend
How are you going to celebrate mom this weekend? As a mom (and as someone celebrating a birthday), I've surely got some ideas to make it great. Make The Plans I don't know about you, but the one thing I DON'T want to do on Mother's Day is make decisions. That applies to what we are eating, ...
100 Days Of Strength Training (And How It Helped My Running)
Last week, I celebrated 100 day of strength training at the YMCA. We signed up for a family membership last year, and I took advantage of a workout evaluation, that segued into an online, adaptive training plan. While I don't go to the gym every day, I committed to aim for three to four days a week, ...
Our Guide To Mother’s Day For Moms Who Run
Mother's Day is coming! It feel a little later this year, and it will happen on a super busy weekend, but it's always nice to have a day to celebrate the moms. If you are a mom who runs, know a mom who runs, or love a mom who runs, here's our handy and helpful guide to treating them to a great ...