Winter is here, but that’s no excuse not to GET OUTSIDE. Running through the winter can be a very fun and rewarding time of year to run, as long as it’s done correctly. Let’s talk about some of the most important things to consider when running through the winter months. What to wear when the …
It's been a while! I didn't fall off the face of the Earth. Rather, my family and I took 3 weeks to travel 6,000 miles of it in a camper. This trip got me thinking about LOTS of things that I'll be writing about in the coming months, including today's topic: Mindset. Have you ever …
One of the best ways to improve in running (or career, or life!) is to carry the mindset that there will always be times in which you’ll need to ask for help, and that it’s OK to do so! We’re often too proud to admit when there’s something that we don’t know and we never …
Maybe the absolute toughest aspect of loving the sport of running (or any activity for that matter) is taking time off when it’s unplanned. In a world filled with analytical tech, the most thorough and accurate data tool is your body. Too often we either ignore it, or we fill our lives with too much …
Continue reading "Quiet Down, Listen to Your Body, and Never Fear a Setback!"
Running a marathon is undoubtedly at the top of many a runner’s bucket list, but I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. Options are awesome. We’re living in a world in which we have the ability to personalize and customize pretty much everything, so why should our running goals be any …
Continue reading "Running Resolutions: Rethinking the Marathon"
The Holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to buy people stuff. It also means it’s time to ask for stuff. If you’re like me, you will no doubt end up find yourself in gift exchanges that include price caps. We have them at work, within the organizations we volunteer, and among our extended …
I get asked a lot about the best way to make time for running as a working parent. There’s no simple answer because of the unique variables involved for every individual. However, I can say that no matter what your situation is, the best way to find time for your running within the confines of …
Continue reading "Finding Time to Run: Get Creative and Look for a Win-Win"
Man, it's been a while since I've written a blog post. I'm a creature of habit for sure, but have been way out of my regular routines all summer. However, that's about to change in a hurry. Being a teacher, it's time to get serious with work. This leads into a message that I've shared …
*UPDATE: It's literally 100 degrees outside right now with excessive heat warnings everywhere, just a hair over 3 months after this post was originally written. However, the same ideas apply. Man I LOVE to #runPA!!! Go home winter, you're drunk. Happy Spring! Is anyone else as done with winter as I am? *Sigh* Warmer …
Continue reading "Improving as a Runner When the Weather Keeps You From Running"
Let's talk about the difference between "rest" and "active recovery..." Some may think that a day off of running during a regular week of training means not doing anything at all. This is often referred to as a "rest day," or "total rest day." While it's good practice to do this every now and then, …
