You don’t have to have a race on the horizon to stay in running shape or even racing shape. Maybe there aren’t races to fit your schedule? Or you’re sick of running races? Maybe it’s too stressful and you’d like to take the pressure off? Perhaps the logistics of racing as a mom are too … Read more
UPDATED May 28, 2022: I’ve been a runner for most of my life. And I have made most of the common running mistakes runners make along the way. When I was young, I could get away with a lot of running mistakes. As I get older, I have realized the importance of being intentional with … Read more
The treadmill is an excellent tool for runners to stay fit no matter their weather or schedule. These 6 treadmill workouts incorporate speed and hills to make you fitter in the comfort of your own home in less than an hour! Read on for the workouts and treadmill training tips. Oh, the treadmill. Runners have … Read more
Foam rolling is a staple of most runner’s recovery process. Research shows that regular foam rolling for runners, plus stretching, can increase performance. You want to foam roll major muscle groups for about 30 seconds each before a run and about 2 minutes each after a run to get foam rolling benefits. Avoid foam rolling … Read more
UPDATED May 1, 2022: Yoga for runners is like eating vegetables. We know we should do it. We know it is good for us. But we don’t do it. For most mother runners, it comes down to time. We simply don’t have time to do yoga. But I make the argument that yoga for runners … Read more
As a journalist and an athlete, I like answers. And with COVID-19, there aren’t a lot of clear ones. I found this to be true after I got COVID-19 in March of 2022. I experienced lung and heart problems after COVID, including an elevated heart rate. It was hard to find information as to why … Read more
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