With all of the running gear out there, it's hard to figure out what you really need and what you can get away without having. Add in hot, humid weather in the summer that makes you a sweaty mess (or at least it makes me a sweaty mess) and having the right gear can make a big difference between a … [Read more...]
How to Find a Race to Run
If you read my post from last week, you know I'm trying to put together a "racing" schedule (I use that term loosely since I'm primarily racing against myself). However, if you live in a larger metro area like I do (Chicago love!), you might have an overwhelming number of options to choose … [Read more...]
How Barre Classes Help Runners
I started my fitness journey as a runner, then started practicing yoga, and now I'm adding barre classes to the mix. Since starting as a Pure Barre teacher, I've been taking at least three classes a week, often four or five. As I continued to run, I noticed that I'm feeling really great on my … [Read more...]
How to Take Charge of Your Workout Schedule
I know a lot of us have trouble fitting in workouts. We have the best intentions to get to the gym, but things come up and suddenly we've gone two weeks without working out. It's easy to miss workouts if you don't have a good plan on how to prioritize them. Today I'm sharing the system that I use to … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to Run a Marathon?
Running a marathon is a big deal. Not only is the act of running the marathon tough on your body, but training takes its toll, too. If you're smart, you'll wait until you're mentally and physically prepared to train for a marathon before you sign up for your first one. But, how do you know when … [Read more...]
Do You Make These 4 Summer Running Mistakes?
Running in the summer is a different beast than running during the spring or fall. It's hotter and usually more humid, making training more difficult. The heat places unique stresses on your body as you run, so it's important to ease in to running in the heat and to make sure that you're taking the … [Read more...]
How to Stay Hydrated on Summer Runs
Summer is upon us, which means it's getting hotter and your running workouts will be getting sweatier. Those sweaty runs mean you'll need to up your hydration game so your running performance doesn't suffer as you get dehydrated. Figuring out your hydration strategy can be tricky, especially if you … [Read more...]
The Best Running Motivation Tips
One of the most frequent questions I get asked as a runner and a running coach is how someone can get and stay motivated to run. It's easier to stay in your warm bed and get some extra sleep than it is to get up and go exercise, especially if running hasn't become a habit for you yet. So, today I'm … [Read more...]
Two Easy Speed Workouts for Runners
It's getting warmer here in the Northern hemisphere, which means it's racing time for a lot of us. When the weather gets warmer, many runners start to think more about getting faster for those summer 5Ks and half marathons, which means it's time to add speedwork into the mix. Here, I'm sharing three … [Read more...]
Training for Running and Other Sports
Lately I've been splitting my fitness efforts between my running and training for Ragnar Chicago and taking as many barre classes as I can to get ready for my teacher training this weekend. It hasn't been easy, but I've come up with a few tricks that have helped me balance training for running and … [Read more...]