Disclaimer: As part of the 2017 RockNBlog team, I receive a Global Tour Pass to register for their races, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. One of the best parts of being a runner is racecations. You get to enjoy a race, often in a new city, and explore all the sights of […]
My Physical Therapy (PT) Routine
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional or a running coach. I’m just your average runner sharing what works for me! Happy Wednesday! I hope that everything is having a great week so far. Last month I shared my post run stretching routine and today I am sharing my physical therapy (PT) routine. I first […]
How to Survive a Long Run on the Treadmill
Happy Wednesday! Today I want to discuss the treadmill. I feel like runners either love or hate the treadmill, there is no in-between! Personally I don’t mind the treadmill. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite way to get in a run, but I don’t dread it. Running on a treadmill is one thing, but what […]
August 2017 Goals
So I blinked and July was over. Not that I’m complaining because this summer seems to be going by quickly! Overall I think I did good on my July goals. I like to set monthly goals because I feel like they keep me more accountable, especially during marathon training. Since it’s the start of August […]
My Post Run Stretching Routine
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional or a running coach. I’m just your average runner letting you know what works for me when it comes to stretching after a run. Hey Hey, it’s Wednesday! Is everyone having a good week? I’ve been enjoying much cooler temperatures this week and I couldn’t be happier. It’s […]
Whats the Most Important Run During Training?
Happy Wednesday! As I’m almost halfway through my training for the Chicago Marathon, I thought this would be a good time to evaluate the runs in my training schedule. My training plan calls for four runs per week – two “easy” runs, one tempo run and one long run. The other day I started to […]
How to Simplify Your Running Routine
Happy Wednesday! So you know how there is a national holiday for just about everything? Well today happens to be National Simplicity Day! This day is observed in honor of Henry David Thoreau, who was an advocate for living a life of simplicity. Simplicity. A “simple” word but yet very complicated. Everyone definitely has their […]
July 2017 Goals
We’re officially half way into 2017. That still seems a little cray-cray to me, but I think everyone is feeling like this year is flying by! It’s the start of July so that means it’s time for some new monthly goals. Let’s discuss! First, let’s take a look at my goals from June: Establish a […]
Fairfield 5K and Half Marathon (Lucas Challenge) Race Recaps
Happy Wednesday! Last week I was in Chicago for a conference. I got home Friday evening, unpacked, and then got ready for my double race weekend. I definitely do not recommend doing two races after working long hours and not a lot of sleep, but live and learn right? This weekend I ran the Fairfield […]
My Favorite Marathon Training Products
Summer begins today! To everyone that loves this season, enjoy the sunshine while I count down the days until Fall (haha). But seriously, I really think summer came early this year because the weather last week was hot and sticky. So let’s talk about a few of my favorite marathon training products. I’m about a […]