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Goals

It's important to have race goals, but sometimes it can be confusing to know what running goals are challenging but achievable. You want to push hard, but not overtrain. Here are some ways to determine an appropriate race goal before beginning your training cycle.

How to Determine an Appropriate Race Goal Before Beginning Your Training Cycle

July 20, 2022view the post

It's that time of year when the off-season is ending and spring races are right around the corner! Maybe some of you have already been training for a spring race. I'm sure there are others who are just now starting to think about what's ahead. This is the perfect time to do some planning, goal-setting, and preparation for a strong spring racing season!

5 Tips for Choosing a Successful Spring Race Goal

March 9, 2022view the post

Looking for ways to stick with your New Year's Resolution and accomplish your running goals this year? Here are some ways to stay motivated and focused so you can achieve your running goals.

5 Strategies for Achieving Your Running Goals this Year

January 5, 2022view the post

As many of us are now back to in-person racing, we are all trying to remember all the logistics of how to prepare for a race. We talked about the taper period, but what are the last minute "to-dos" that you should focus on during the last week before your race? This is usually when many of us are feeling anxious as the race is getting closer and we aren't running as many miles. Here are some ideas to keep you feeling positive, focused, and productive.

What To Do The Week Before Your Race

September 29, 2021view the post

Planning For a Successful Year of Running

December 30, 2020view the post

How to finish your running year strong- holiday race

How To Finish Your Running Year Strong

November 18, 2020view the post

Over the past few months I've been gradually building mileage with my running. In October I hope to complete a virtual 10k, run a 40 mile week, and do a run streak for #rundestober. You can read more about my workouts from last week and my plans for this month in my weekly run down post.

Building Mileage and October Running Plans

October 4, 2020view the post

This was week 7 of the Race across Maryland and it was all about caving to the heat. After weeks and weeks of heat and humidity I finally gave in and moved some of my runs to the treadmill. I'm also talking about my July mileage, August goals, and how I'm feeling after this summer challenge.

Race Across Maryland Week 7: Caving to the Heat

August 3, 2020view the post

Without any races planned, I've been wanting to do a new running challenge. I found one that I think will be helpful for me during COVID-19 and while I am stroller running in the summer heat and focusing on strength training. This post is all about my new running challenge for this summer and why I chose this one. #running #challenge

A New Running Challenge for this Summer

June 10, 2020view the post

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