Who do I think I am, jumping back into these harder workouts and long runs? Let me just put this disclaimer out there: Do as I say, not as I do. I would never recommend this type of return to running to anyone else. As a running coach, I am more than familiar with the concept of increasing gradually and adding back speed or distance, not both at the same time. But here I am, happily running double-digit long runs again ... Read the Post...
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5 Questions On My Mind & October Stridebox
Happy Friday! We all know it can be hard to think of creative/thoughtful posts at this point in the week. There are a few questions on my mind that I thought I would put out there. Maybe you've been wondering the same thing or can help me out! 1. Why does Bloglovin hide new posts? Is it supposed to be like Instagram where there's some algorithm involved? Usually, it seems like posts appear in order, but sometimes a post ... Read the Post...
Once a Distance Runner…
Once a distance runner, always a distance runner. Is that a saying? It should be. I think once we reach that threshold where long distance running becomes the norm, it's hard to ever go back. Every time I have been injured I question how I will ever get back to running x miles or x pace. And every time I do it, it's not as hard as I expected. For me, there is the initial struggle of getting back to running ... Read the Post...
Double Digits and Chafing
Isn't it supposed to be October? Where did the nice fall temps from last weekend go? This weekend I managed to run my first double-digit run of the year. The only bad thing about it was the chafing. I was not prepared for the humidity even though I knew it would be in the 60s. While annoying (and painful) if that was the only bad thing about my first long run in forever, I'll take it. Monday: 4 mile ... Read the Post...