This was the 7th week of the race across Maryland, and I finally gave in to the heat and did some of my runs on the treadmill. I just wan't feeling great running outside for more than a few miles, especially pushing the stroller. I wanted to get in my miles for the challenge (and for my sanity) so I split up some runs between the treadmill and outside with the stroller. Let's take a look at the Race Across Maryland Week ... Read the Post...
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Runfessions of Summer Running Amnesia
Oh summer running. I love summer running, I really do. Even on the hottest, most humid days I still prefer it over running in the cold. Sometimes though I think that I get summer running amnesia. I start to question if I've ever run in such hot weather before. How do I still like summer running even when it can be so challenging? Runners and the Weather As runners we complain about the weather all the time. I ... Read the Post...
6 Minute Standing Stretch Routine for Runners
Over my years of running my view on stretching has varied widely. Years ago, I felt it was non-negotiable and made sure to stretch for 15-20 minutes every day. Then I learned that maybe it wasn't quite as important as I had once thought, and I used some of that time to foam roll instead. Lately I've been stretching when I feel like I need it and because it feels good. However, over the past few months I've pretty much ... Read the Post...
Race Across Maryland Week 6 (Miles 212-253)
It was another really hot week here in Baltimore. What else is new, right? The heat actually impacted how much we could get out for walks more than running. The mornings were the cooler times of day but we usually go for a walk anywhere between 2:00 and 4:00 depending on our schedule and it was really hot at those times. (Many days feeling like 100+ degrees). Anyway, let's take a look at what happened this week during the ... Read the Post...
