A typical progression from a new runner to a seasoned runner often looks something like this: Start running- only run. Possibly get injured and start doing some sort of core work Add in strength training to focus on stronger legs to power through run One thing that is often missing from a well-rounded workout routine for runners is upper body strength. A common misconception is that runners don't need upper body ... Read the Post...
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Spring Celebrations with UncommonGoods
Spring is always a busy season for me, but this year brings more events and celebrations than usual. Outside of the usual holidays and birthdays, I also have two weddings, a bridal shower, bachelorette weekend, baby showers, and my niece's Baptism/first birthday celebration. This is all between now and June! Of course I am excited about all of these events, but I definitely need to get creative with my gift ideas! I ... Read the Post...
The Best Things About Running
This week's theme for Tuesdays on the Run is "The best thing about running is...", but how could I choose just one thing? I figured five was a reasonable number, without going too overboard. Be sure to check out the link-up to see what everyone else loves about running! ! I tried not to overthink this too much and just came up with the first five things that popped into my head. The Best Things About Running 1. ... Read the Post...
Last Week’s Reminder to Focus on Recovery!
Just because I'm not "training" for a race doesn't mean I can just ignore recovery. I was reminded of this at the end of the week as my legs were just dead from strength training, a tempo run, and a long run. Even though my mileage was lower than last week, my body was still adjusting to adding some of these harder workouts back in. I've also come to realize that sometimes my body needs a break for no "logical" reason. I ... Read the Post...