The First Week of Stroller Running
Right now, running is an outlet. It feels a little weird to give focus to running during these times, but I need it (and I
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At-Home Strength Workouts for Runners
There are times where external circumstances hinder workouts. While you can run outside in many conditions, a blizzard, the current coronavirus pandemic (at the time
More Postpartum Base Building
Like many other runners, my spring race (originally scheduled for the first Saturday in April) was postponed. It is the biggest spring race in Northwest
What to Do if Your Race is Cancelled
At the publication time of this post, many races were electively canceling or postponing due to the rapid spread of COV-19. Yet cancelled races are
Postpartum 10 Training, Week 6
I really enjoy 10K training. The intensity feels appropriate for being postpartum, yet I also feel like I am getting to enjoy some hard work.
How to practice positive self-talk
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How to practice positive self-talk
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Breaking through your fitness plateau
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6 Steps to Start Running (and Keep Running)
Running attracts new participants each year because of its simplicity. You do not need a gym membership, a team, or very expensive equipment; you simply
Postpartum 10K Training Week 5
I binged on podcasts about the Olympic Marathon Trials in anticipation of the race. I listened to the Morning Shakeout and Road to the Trials,
How I Ran Through My Entire Pregnancy
On the third Monday in September 2019, I went for a morning three-mile run. I felt fine, even in the late summer humidity. By the
Postpartum 10K Training, Week 4
Last week I barely exercised at all. I had been optimistic that my flu vaccine would protect me from contracting Isla’s flu, but the week
Postpartum 10K Training, Week 3
Last week’s workouts were successful, although they were squeezed into a busy, tiring week. I love the feeling of being back to training and it’s
Postpartum 10K Training, Week 2
I frequently tell my athletes about how life stress affects training. Over the past few weeks, a fair amount of stress took its toll –
Weekly Workouts: Postpartum 10K Training Week 1
I am devoting the next ten weeks of training to preparing for a 10K race in April. I am not even thinking about a PR
Athlete Accomplishments: January 2020
For most runners, January is focused on base building or maintenance during winter. However, there are still plenty of races in January, especially for some
How to Effectively Train for a Race on the Treadmill
For some runners, the treadmill is the only realistic option to fit in their training. Perhaps they work long hours and can only run during
Weekly Workouts: Strength Phase, Week 3
Last week’s workouts featured an exciting variety of runs – trails, fartleks, and my longest run since my first trimester. I also recommitted myself to
Three Treadmill Workouts for Winter Training
Unless you are training for a race in Texas or Florida, winter is typically not peak racing season. A majority of runners focus on developing
Weekly Workouts: Strength Phase, Week 2
Last week ended up not being a very fruitful week of workouts. I dealt with congestion early in the week, which turned into a full-blown
Weekly Workouts: Strength Phase, Week 1
This week I resumed structured training for the first time since 2018. I have a couple of spring races in my sights, including a 10K
Weekly Workouts: Start of 2020
The combination of mild weather and Ryan being home from work allowed me to enjoy several outdoor runs both last week and the week before.
What to Do After a Goal Race
After the excitement of the racing season, the question for most runners – whether you ran the race or your life or had a poor
Weekly Workouts: Base Building Week 3
Last week’s workouts continued the pattern of progress in my postpartum base building. I increased my mileage more and am adding in small, unstructured bits