Most runners ultimately want to run faster, right? Maybe not every day, but overall it's nice to be able to measure progress with our speed. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with just running at a comfortable pace, setting a goal to get faster is one way to stay motivated and it's easy to see measurable improvements over time. It seems simple, right? To get faster, you just need to go at a faster pace. Of ... Read the Post...
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6 Month Check-In on my 2024 Running Intentions
Instead of New Year's Resolutions this year, I set some running intentions back in January to help me work towards some bigger goals as I am returning to running postpartum. I usually set goals at the start of the year but I don't always check in on them throughout the year. So now that we are halfway through the year I thought this would be a good time to do 6 month check-in and see how they are going! 6 Month ... Read the Post...
Why and How to Run a 5k Time Trial to Test Your Fitness
This spring I have spent some time focusing on the 5k distance. Even though I was still doing long runs, it was helpful to work on my speed as I was returning to running postpartum. My official 5k PR is from 2013, and I am not in a place to hit that time right now, but I did want to get my time down a bit. It seemed like a great time to do a 5k time trial, or better yet, multiple ones! Due to my pregnancies/postpartum ... Read the Post...
How Marathon Runners Can Maximize Time Off Between Goal Races
As many runners know, marathons can be addicting. We might sign up for one saying "I'll just do this once". Then before you know it you're signed up for your second, and there's no turning back. However, marathons take a huge toll on the body and most of us can't run more than 2 a year. Sometimes even just 1 is enough! So that gives us a few other months each year to focus on other things. So how can marathon runners ... Read the Post...
