Most runners are aware of the importance of recovery, but it can be difficult to always focus on recovering properly. I've found that when I'm not training for a race, I don't always focus on recovery as much as I should. Especially if I am still running pretty regularly. These top 5 important recovery tips for runners are simple but crucial. I am using this as a reminder to focus on my own recovery, and I hope you will ... Read the Post...
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Race Across Maryland Week 1 (Miles 0-39)
This week I started the Race Across Maryland. The goal is to run 250 miles across Maryland in 60 days. I'm hoping to mostly run the distance, but I am tracking my walks too. This week I ran 30.2 miles and walked 8.8 miles. I hadn't been tracking my walks prior to this week so it was interesting to look at how far I walk each day when I go on stroller walks with Grayson! This was a pretty good week of workouts. Towards ... Read the Post...
What It’s Like To Stroller Run With a 1 Year Old
It's been a few months since I wrote specifically about stroller running. I have now been running with a stroller for a full year! The whole experience has changed so much in that year. I know it will continue to change as my son gets older, but I thought I would share what it's been like recently to stroller run with a 1 year old. Around the time Grayson turned 1 (mid-December) I found that running with him in ... Read the Post...
The Magic of June Running
We are already halfway through June. Can you believe that? And finally, I got what I've been asking for- warm weather. Sometimes a little too warm, but I'm not complaining (much). I love this time of year, especially right now when we still have some nice days mixed in with the super-gross-humid days. As I've thought back over the past few years, I've been reflecting on the magic of June running. Other than 2016, June ... Read the Post...
