I thought for this month's Ultimate Coffee Date I would share what's been going on currently around here. Remember when "Currently" posts were a more common thing? I didn't write them very much, but I thought for this week it would give me some structure to all the random stuff that's been going on. That being said, I had to double check when I started to write that it was July already (as I draft this a few days ... Read the Post...
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Race Across Maryland Week 2 (Miles 40-83 )
Week 2 of the Race Across Maryland is complete, and these miles sure do add up quickly when you're running and walking all the time! It's been interesting to track my walking and to also be more mindful of how much I'm walking. Some days having this challenge has been my motivation to go for a walk when we are running out of things to do in the house. Other days I realize how much time I've spent on my feet and opt to ... Read the Post...
Running Lessons Learned During COVID-19
It's hard to believe how long we have now been living in the world of COVID-19. 2020 started out like any other year, and then everything spiraled out of control. It's weird to think that life has been this way for almost 4 months already, but also it's hard to even remember what life was like before all of this started. In some ways I feel like COVID-19 forced me to change my running habits. My mindset is ... Read the Post...
Top 5 Important Recovery Tips for Runners
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...