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How do you make sure you are preparing yourself for a big race during the taper? Here are some ways to make sure you are setting yourself up for success. Pin this post to save for the next time you are getting ready to taper and race!

Taper Tips To Get You Ready To Run a Strong Race

September 8, 2021view the post

Hopefully you already know the importance of rest days and take them regularly. Some runners need several rest days a week, while others can get by with just one. There are also runners who can take them less frequently, but they are more of the exception and not the rule. So what do you do with yourself on a rest day?

What To Do (And Not To Do) on a Rest Day

September 1, 2021view the post

Over the past 18 months many people have turned to running as a way to exercise without having to go to a gym. Often times what starts as an innocent way to stay in shape can turn into an obsession with the sport. One day you're running for 10 minutes around the block, the next you're getting ready to run your first marathon. (Hopefully the progression doesn't actually happen that quickly!) So if you're running has progressed to the point where you have signed up for your first marathon, congrats! Here's what you need to know.

So You Signed Up for Your First Marathon: Now What?

August 25, 2021view the post

After you started running, you probably started learning more and more about running, right? You read articles and blogs, maybe even some books, and followed lots of fast runners on Instagram. So by now you should be familiar with all the running rules, right? What would you say if I told you that sometimes those running rules are wrong? Don't be so quick to follow the running advice you find on the internet! Here are 6 running rules that may not actually be helpful and what to consider when deciding what to do instead.

6 Running Rules That May Not Actually Be Helpful

August 18, 2021view the post

Last week I was off from work, which meant I had more time for running. It was also a big week for track and field in the Olympics. Talk about inspiring! But all of that had me thinking about what it takes to get to that kind of level of running, and what holds back everyday runners like you and I. What would running be like if we had all the running resources?

What It Would Be Like To Have All the Running Resources

August 11, 2021view the post

As many of us are returning to racing for the first time in over a year, it may be hard to remember all the things we should and shouldn't do during a race. Good thing I wrote this post back when I was racing more! If you're getting back into racing, make sure you avoid these racing mistakes. They're all pretty common but also avoidable! Here are the top 8 mistakes to avoid at your next race.

Racing Mistakes To Avoid As You Return to Running Races

August 4, 2021view the post

Navigating the world of postpartum running can be tricky, but also exciting to reach new milestones. One of those milestones may be returning to racing. For many postpartum runners a goal during their first year after giving birth may be to run a half-marathon. What do you need to know in order to successfully train for and run your first postpartum half-marathon?

15 Tips for Successfully Running Your First Postpartum Half-Marathon

July 28, 2021view the post

Workouts to safely transition from a recovery period back into training.

Base Building for Runners: How To Go From Recovery to Training

July 21, 2021view the post

Do you struggle with keeping your hair manageable on summer runs? For a long time I just wore my hair in a regular ponytail and it would be a tangled mess by the time I finished my run. When I've had shorter hair with layers I find that it doesn't all stay back very well. If you're looking for some simple summer hairstyles for runners, give one of these a try! They're easy, functional, and cute!

5 Simple Summer Hairstyles for Runners to Keep Hair Manageable

July 14, 2021view the post

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Has to be a quick dance party because I’m alread Has to be a quick dance party because I’m already running late! Why does this album get stuck in my head during all of my runs? #running #marathontraining #lifeofashowgirl
19 miles! 7 on the treadmill, 12 outside, 1,272 to 19 miles! 7 on the treadmill, 12 outside, 1,272 total feet of elevation gain. Amazing weather. Listened to Life of a Showgirl on the treadmill and had some podcasts saved for my outside run but couldn’t get my headphones to connect. This was challenging by the end and I kept thinking how hard it would be if I needed to run another 7 miles today (and all miles at a faster pace) but this is why we train. Feeling like I’m in a good place with 6 weeks to go! How was your run today? #run #marathontraining #longrun
And just like that September is over…but most of And just like that September is over…but most of it still felt like August. This month I ran 175 miles, my highest since last November. The long runs are getting longer, and I’m slowly feeling like my fitness is building. I can’t believe that by the time October is over I’ll be getting ready to taper for the marathon! Let’s hope October brings lots of good miles and maybe some cooler weather. Was September a good month of running for you? #september #marathontraining #running
Getting my hair untangled was a harder workout tha Getting my hair untangled was a harder workout than running 15 miles. When will it actually feel like fall? #running #marathontraining #fallrunning
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