When people think about running a marathon, they often wonder how anyone can run for that long! Yes, a marathon is a long distance but it doesn't need to be boring. There are ways to make the training more fun and to help the miles pass by more quickly. One of the keys to being able to train for and run a marathon is to avoid boredom while training for the race. How to Avoid Boredom While Training for a ... Read the Post...
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5 Tips for Continuing to Run when the Periodical Cicadas Invade
This has been an interesting month as I've navigated running during the Brood X cicada invasion which happens every 17 years. While I am not a fan of cicadas, they are harmless so I have continued to run while they have been around. (And now they're almost gone!!) I've learned that there are other periodic cicadas that will be out in the coming years, although I'm not sure if it will be as bad as this. Curious if they're ... Read the Post...
Running Through the Cicada Invasion
What a wild week it's been! Our weather was all over the place and the cicadas are now out in full force, not to mention the many other animals I encountered on my runs. I never thought I would be writing a post about a cicada invasion, but here we are. Hopefully it will be over soon! I think we started seeing them around the week of May 17th, which was almost 4 weeks ago now. During the first couple of weeks I was ... Read the Post...
5 Reasons to Become a Morning Runner
Are you a morning runner, or do you prefer to sleep in and get your miles done later in the day? You may already know that I've been a morning runner for over a decade, and couldn't imagine it any other way. However, I know not everyone is a morning person. Still, there are some good reasons to consider becoming a morning runner, at least a few days a week! 1. It's easier to plan meals around your runs Some ... Read the Post...