As much as I love running, there inevitably comes a time each year where I am ready to take a break or scale back on mileage. Sometimes it’s immediately following a race, prior to beginning a training plan, dealing with an injury, or just plain feeling burnt out. Each year I incorporate a few weeks … Read More
As January gets under way and the weeks pass by, it’s easy to get caught up in the routine of every day life. Those New Year’s Resolutions we set after Christmas have gotten tucked away in a folder and we’ve yet to get started working towards any of our goals. We tell ourselves that it’s … Read More
Winter running season is notorious for its challenges. The snow, wind, ice, darkness, and of course – the cold weather. As we enter the heart of winter running season, many runners are beginning their preparation for spring races. Training is starting and runners are questioning whether or not they’ll be able to complete their runs … Read More
As 2019 gets under way, it’s time to make progress towards our goals. Despite all the reflection and positive intentions that take place with the new year, it can sometimes feel difficult to find the motivation to get started. When your goals feel so far off, finding a place to start is often more challenging … Read More
All the family get togethers, cook outs, and vacations this time of year are truly exciting. There’s so much joy to be found in times with family and friends. Even so, sometimes it’s easy to let that excitement get the best of you. Back to back get togethers often lead to overindulging in our favorite … Read More
As runners and athletes dedicated to cardiovascular fitness, taking the time to build upper body muscle often falls by the wayside. After logging many miles out on the roads, heading to the gym to bulk up is hardly a priority. There’s no denying that our lower body muscles play a significantly more important role in … Read More
