Now that races are coming back, I'm hearing many runners say that they "forgot" how to race. Things like pacing and recovery may be a little challenging at first as we get back into racing after so much time away. I've talked a bit before about how I typically recover after a long run, but when you race (even if it's for a "training run") it can be difficult to implement the same recovery strategies in the hours following ... Read the Post...
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Pittsburgh Virtual Marathon Relay Week
This weekend I ran the Pittsburgh Virtual Marathon as part of a relay team. It was a fun way to do a virtual race and it got me motivated to run on Saturday when it was cold and windy! Other than that the week was full of ups and downs. Let's take a look at the last week of workouts. Weekly Run down: Pittsburgh Virtual Marathon Relay Week Monday: 4.3 Stroller Miles + MobilityTuesday: 5.3 Miles + CoreWednesday: 4 ... Read the Post...
Runfessions of April 2021
Here we are at the end of the month already, which can only mean one thing: it's time for runfessions of April 2021! This was a weird month for me, and thinking back on past years April is usually a struggle. Let's jump right in and get to the most recent runfessions. Runfessions of April 2021 Sick Days and Rest Days I runfess that this month wore me out with being sick, having a sick kid, and starting daycare! ... Read the Post...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Runners
With Mother's Day coming up soon, it's time to make sure you have gifts for all the moms in your life. What's the perfect gift for a mom who runs? I'm going to share a few ideas! Use this list to find the perfect Mother's Day gift ideas for runners or to share with someone as your wish list. Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Runners Koala Clip If you haven't tried a Koala Clip yet, you're missing out! I've been using ... Read the Post...
