Spring is a popular time of the year for 5ks (and many other races), but not everyone has been training throughout the winter. There was a time when I was able to jump into a 5k race at any moment and come close to running a PR. That is no longer the case! Over the years my natural speed has declined and I don't feel like I can keep up with the same level of training year round that I was once able to do. I need to put in ... Read the Post...
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6 Fun Ways to Involve Your Kids in Your Running
As most parents know by now, having kids doesn't mean you need to stop running or give up on your running goals. Many women run through pregnancy and many parents start or continue running once they have kids. There are definitely challenges that go along with running as a parent but it can be done! Even better is to start involving your kids in your running. This allows you to spend time with your kids and share your ... Read the Post...
How To Stay Motivated When You Just Don’t Want To Run
There are times when we may feel less motivated than others, and for many runners that happens during the winter. Add on any stress, illnesses, etc. and many of us end up feeling worn down in general. While running can help us to get through some of these challenging times, it can also be difficult to stay motivated when there are so many factors making it less enjoyable. Let's talk about how to stay motivated when you ... Read the Post...
10 Reasons to Love Running
Happy Valentine's Day! What better day than today to talk about some of the many reasons to love running? Now many of you reading this already love running and will probably agree with many of the reasons I am going to share. Others may not love running (yet) but maybe we can convince you to give it a try! There are so many reasons to love running, but I understand not everyone feels that way. My best advice is to not ... Read the Post...