It took me a few years to realize that if I wanted to be a lifelong runner, I was going to have to do more than just run. It sure seems contradictory though, doesn’t it? At times it can frustrating that we can’t just increase our mileage to become a better runner. But, more often than … Read More
Whenever my mileage increases, the last thing I want to do is spend extra hours during the week getting in cross training. My motivation for long workouts tends to decrease whenever my runs lengthen. While running is my priority, I know that fitting in cross training each week is a must in order to stay … Read More
Despite what it looks like, running is a full body sport. As runners we pump our arms to give us power, use our core and back to maintain good form, our hips to attend to our alignment, glutes to power us up hills, and quads to keep our legs moving. Our entire body is active … Read More
My main goal during training is to find workouts that tone my entire body to complete on my cross training days. While increasing leg strength is always beneficial for runners, I find that focusing too much on just my legs often leaves me feeling burnt out on runs, nearly injured, or just needing a break. I … Read More
It’s hard to believe that March is already well under way, but here we are a few days into the month. The start of March means that in just a few days we will be celebrating one of the luckiest holidays out there: St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day is always a blast for those … Read More
When I search for a workout to complete, I always look for something that will be really effective in as little time as possible. My favorite workouts are the simple ones that leave you feeling sore the next day. Very little compares to the satisfying feeling of being sore the day after a short, simple … Read More
