Stress: being subject to pressure or tension. As moms, we are very familiar with stress. It can bubble up with our never-ending to-do list, behavioral issues with our kids, or never-ending wake-ups when we were planning to run early. The list goes on. But stress is an ingredient for growth. Objects under stress can become … Read more
Mother runners don’t have a lot of time to waste. But many of us have been wasting our time on popular running tips that we think are helping us but are doing nothing—or worse, hurting us. The truth is, the sport of running has been around for a long time which means common running tips … Read more
For years I struggled with what I call “dead legs,” legs that felt like they had no bounce, just dragging around on the floor. Turns out the problem was that I wasn’t properly refueling post-run. After hours of running, I’d come home and maybe eat some empty carbohydrates like cereal. No wonder I lacked pep … Read more
We’ve all been there. You go for a run, everything feels fine—and then you wake up with a weird ache somewhere in your body. It may be under your knee cap or in your hamstring or in the arch of your foot. And, if you’re like me, you start the panic. Crap. Is this going … Read more
Neely Gracey is a pro marathon runner for Adidas and a mother runner (mom to 18-month-old Athens). And, she and I have one big thing in common. After having our sons, we both struggled to get back to running. After one terrible run in particular, we both knew something was wrong. Bloodwork revealed whacked-out hormones … Read more
Let’s talk race-day nutrition. And who better to talk with than sports nutrition legend, Eddie Reymond? Eddie has helped more than 16,000 athletes including many Olympians, gold medalists, and world champions nail their race-day nutrition. In fact, athletes travel from far and wide to consult with Eddie, founder of Eddie’s Health Shoppe, which just happens to be … Read more
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