The holidays are my favorite time of year. All of the festive activities, gatherings, and events fill me with so much joy. But all of the seasonal fun can really add up, making each day busier than the next. As time flies by, it seems harder and harder to maintain an exercise routine, or even … Read More
As winter approaches, working out indoors begins to sound more and more appealing. The colder temperatures and extra darkness really lower my motivation to drive to the gym or head outside for a run. But what better time to make the most of what you have at home than with the approaching busy season of … Read More
Halloween is such a fun holiday that it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement, no matter how old you are. Whether you go trick or treating with your kids, out to a costume party, or pass out candy in your neighborhood, the festivities are endless. But along with those festivities comes the … Read More
Workout fads always come and go, but one of my favorite parts of running is that it always remains unchanged. The simplicity of heading out the door in running shoes is what helps our sport remain so timeless. But in the face of the ever-changing fitness industry, even runners can’t avoid hearing new suggestions and … Read More
As a runner, you’ve no doubt experienced some random, nagging pains when you least expected them. Sometimes it’s a hot spot in your calf, foot, hip or even your shoulder. More often than not, we brush these pains off as a frustration that will go away in due time. But what if these pains are … Read More
Whenever my running mileage increases, I notice that my cross-training workouts become more and more mundane. As each run increases in length, my motivation to find different cross training workouts is significantly lower. Yet each time this happens, I always notice a significant decrease in my overall strength. When my cross training becomes monotonous, my … Read More
