It's that time of year when many areas are dealing with cold, snowy, and icy conditions that make for all sorts of challenges when it comes to running. When I first started running, I got into an "all or nothing" mindset once winter hit. Either I could run outside, or I didn't bother running at all. Eventually I realized that there were other ways to continue training through the winter, and that cross-training had ... Read the Post...
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Runners’ Gift Ideas for the 2022 Holiday Season
It's that time of year again! Each year in the weeks leading up to Christmas I like to share some runners' gift ideas. As runners it's always fun to shop for other runners but also to create our own wish lists (or do some shopping for ourselves!) Hopefully this list of runners' gift ideas will help you get you started with your holiday shopping. At the end of the post I will also share some links to posts from previous ... Read the Post...
6 Tips for Running a Fun and Successful Turkey Trot
Somehow next week is already Thanksgiving, which means it will be time for food, family, and turkey trots! If you are signed up for a turkey trot you may be wondering what you got yourself into. Maybe you have never done a race before, or maybe you are a seasoned runner but you are used to going for PRs in every race. If you are looking to start your Thanksgiving morning by running a fun and successful turkey trot, check ... Read the Post...
10 Reasons to Marry a Runner
This week is my 10 year wedding anniversary, so I wanted to share this post about what it's like to be married to another runner! There are some pros and cons, but overall I would definitely recommend marrying a runner or trying to get your partner to start running if you can. I thought I would share a little about our running journey as well as 10 reasons to marry a runner! The Early Years: "I will never ... Read the Post...