Running can be just as tough mentally as it is physically. Just look at elite runners: they work with top-level sports psychologists to make sure their mental game is just as strong as their legs and lungs. Mental toughness will get you through long runs, speed work, and tempo runs. Mental toughness … [Read more...]
My Post-Pregnancy Running Comeback Plan
Boy, did being pregnant ever change my workout schedule. Running just didn't feel right in my body, and neither did other high intensity workouts. So, I did the smart thing, listened to my body, and did what I felt up to doing, physically. Now that I've been cleared to exercise again and I'm not … [Read more...]
How to Run a Faster 5K
The 5K is a common starting distance for many runners, thanks to the popularity of Couch to 5K programs and the big number of 5K races offered in most communities. If you're like I was after I finished my first 5K, your first question is, "When can I sign up for my next race?" And your second … [Read more...]
The 3 Things You Must Do to Run Faster
Just about every runner dreams about running faster at some point. I know I certainly do—I've spent years of my life chasing down PRs (literally). But, it's very important to get faster the smart way, or you're likely to get injured, like I did when I first started running. Getting faster the smart … [Read more...]
Breathing Tips for Runners
Breathing during running can be one of the hardest things to figure out as you start running. You feel like you're constantly working to pull in as much air as you can while the muscles in your legs are burning. If you've felt this way, you're not alone. When acquaintances find out I'm a running … [Read more...]
My Winter Running Motivation
Winter is such a tough time for runners if you live somewhere that gets cold, icy, and snowy during the winter. When everyone else is hiding, you have to find the motivation to get up and either brave the slippery sidewalks, or to hit the treadmill for what feels like the billionth time. Today I … [Read more...]
Mindset for the Running Novice
You may or may not know that I truly started my journey as a runner as a New Year's resolution five years ago. So, I have a special place in my heart for helping people who have set the resolution to start running. Running can be an intimidating sport to start, but it's absolutely worth it. I've … [Read more...]
How my New Year’s Resolution Changed My Life
New Year's resolutions have almost become a cliche, something made to be broken. It's very rare to find someone who is still sticking with their resolution on February 1st, let alone December 31st. In 2011, I broke that mold, and that New Year's resolution or goal has completely changed my life, … [Read more...]
How to Start Running: 5 Top Tips to Help You Become a Runner
Starting to run for the first time can be a daunting task. For those of us who haven't been runners for most of our lives, learning to run later in life can seem impossible. I've definitely been there—for years, I thought I could never be a runner because I hadn't been taught the right way to run. … [Read more...]
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