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Running Recovery

It can be very challenging to gain confidence after a running setback. If you have had an injury, pregnancy, childbirth, or time off for any other reason, returning to running can leave you feeling frustrated if your progress is slow. These 8 ways to gain confidence from Mile by Mile Running will help you prepare for your return to running and work towards gaining the confidence to run hard again. It’s important to remember that progress takes time and setbacks are really a setup for a comeback. By taking things slow, staying positive, and tracking your progress, you will be able to gain confidence to return to running after your running setback.

8 Ways to Gain Confidence After a Running Setback

May 28, 2025view the post

Marathon training can really take a toll on the body, and it’s important to keep up with recovery during a training cycle. There are some basic things that runners can do to help with recovery to keep running strong and reduce the likelihood of injuries or burnout. Here are some tips for how runners can improve recovery during marathon training.

How Runners Can Improve Their Recovery During Marathon Training

May 14, 2025view the post

Runners know that recovery is important to help us stay healthy and run strong. Here are some of the most effective recovery tools for runners. From rollers to sticks to massage balls and massage guns, these tools have you covered to keep your body recovering well.

The Most Effective Recovery Tools for Runners

November 20, 2024view the post

What you do after a long run may be one of the most important parts of training. Rather than just ending your run and moving on with your day, there are a few things that will help you recover and feel your best on your next runs. Make sure to check out how to recover after a long run and try these tips after your next long run!

How To Recover After a Long Run

August 14, 2024view the post

The Bob and Brad Air 2 mini massage gun is under $100 and delivers 12 MM amplitude, providing a deeper reach into muscle tissue. Weighing in at only 1 pound, it’s small, light and compact which makes it easy to use anywhere. Learn more about my experience using the Air 2 mini massage gun and how it stacks up to other massage guns I’ve used.

Review of Bob and Brad Air 2 Mini Massage Gun

November 29, 2023view the post

There are many important reasons to take a break from running! Here are 8 reasons why it may be a good time to break a break from running, either for a few days or a few weeks.

8 Reasons You Should Take a Break From Running

September 20, 2023view the post

Most of us know that getting enough sleep is important, not just to run well, but for our health in general. When we don't get enough sleep, we are more susceptible to illnesses, running injuries, and poor performance in general. Let's talk about how runners can sleep better to avoid running setbacks and to run their best.

How Runners Can Sleep Better to Improve Their Running

February 15, 2023view the post

Foam rolling for runners: Don't just foam roll haphazardly! Have a plan for using specific self-myofascial release techniques to target key areas that will help prevent running injuries.

Beyond Foam Rolling: Using Self-Myofascial Release Strategically to Prevent Injury

May 18, 2022view the post

Most runners try to do anything they can to prevent injuries. But what about burnout from running? This is also something that we need to avoid and should work to prevent! When we constantly push ourselves and train hard, there is risk of burnout or even overtraining. Here is more about what leads to burnout from running and how to prevent it.

What Leads to Burnout From Running and How to Prevent it

November 3, 2021view the post

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You don’t know the life of a runnergirl, babe. J You don’t know the life of a runnergirl, babe. Just living that 3:30am alarm clock life and chugging gels like it’s my job. #longrun #marathontraining #lifeofashowgirl
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
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