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30 Day Running Streak Challenge: 4 Tips for Success

Many trends come and go in the fitness industry, and while these trends often involve various styles of exercise, they usually don’t affect runners. However, there has been one major exception over the past few years: the running streak. For years, runners have been “streaking” without giving it a name or even sharing their progress … Read More

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Running Humor: 42 Funny Running Quotes, Jokes and Thoughts

Runnin' for SweetsNovember 30, 2019November 26, 2019Leave a comment

Sometimes we just have to laugh at ourselves. No matter how seriously we take life, it’s important to lighten things up once and a while. This running humor is the perfect way to remind us that we are all human. When you’re in the thick of training, running can start to feel a bit draining. … Read More

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10 Reasons I’m Thankful for Running

Runnin' for SweetsNovember 22, 2019November 20, 20192 Comments

This Thanksgiving, I want to intentionally make time to reflect on one aspect of my life for which I am very thankful: running. As life progresses, the people, places and circumstances may change, but through it all running remains consistent. We may run on different trails, in different climates, and with many different goals, but … Read More

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6 Ways to Recover After a Missed Race Goal

Runnin' for SweetsOctober 4, 2019October 7, 2019Leave a comment

One of the most discouraging feelings is working hard towards a specific goal, but failing to see hard work pay off. Unfortunately, as runners, it’s common to dedicate an entire training plan to a specific race goal and still have things not go our way on race day. After months of training, you end up … Read More

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Running During the Second Trimester of Pregnancy

Runnin' for SweetsSeptember 30, 2019September 30, 20192 Comments

It’s hard to believe that this pregnancy is already more than two thirds of the way complete. After what felt like a very slow first trimester, the second trimester really flew by. Running in the second trimester was so different than the first, and I am still learning more and more each day. Staying healthy … Read More

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How to Use the Run Walk Training Method

Runnin' for SweetsSeptember 20, 2019September 23, 20191 Comment

Perhaps one of the most humbling parts of running is the fact that our physical fitness is constantly changing. While we usually see our fitness increase as training progress, we often forget about those unexpected challenges that life throws our way. It’s not uncommon to find yourself starting a running program from scratch. Whether it’s … Read More