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Mile Markers: Christmas Week Runs

Last week I probably ate a higher number of Christmas cookies than miles I ran. I still ran and it was glorious, but since I

Holiday Gift Guide for Runners (Just Run)

In anticipation of Christmas, this month’s Just Run round-up features our holiday gift lists for the runner in your life. I love being able to

Mile Markers: Closing Time

Last week moved into our first house! Our original intention wasn’t to purchase so soon after moving back to Indiana, but it worked out so

Mile Markers: Out of the Boot

In terms of workouts, last week was a good week. My ortho cleared me for cross-training and I eagerly took advantage my first full week

Modified Strength Workout for Injured Runners

Activity restrictions accompany many running injuries. For some injuries such as stress fractures, any sort of impact or weight-bearing might be restricted. Injuries and activity

Mile Markers: The Six Week Wait

Six weeks have passed since I broke my third metatarsal. Originally, the urgent care doctor projected 3-4 weeks in the boot. When I visited the

How to Find Your Running Mojo (Just Run Round Up)

How to Get Out of a Running Slump (Just Run Round Up)

It happens to many runners: one day, you just don’t want to go for a run. Then the next day, and the day after, and

Mile Markers: Thanksgiving Week

One of the many reasons we moved back to the Midwest was to easily visit family for the holidays. A better part of this week

How Reframing Training Set Jess Up for Marathon Success

Many of us runners struggle with type-A tendencies and perfectionism. We overanalyze every single split, meticulously count our mileage, and try to extrapolate our race

Mile Markers: Halfway There

The halfway mark was one of the most mentally difficult weeks of this injury. Three weeks in the boot already has felt so long. A

Swimming Workouts for Injured Runners

For the injured runner, workout options are limited. Depending upon the nature of your injury, you may not be able to bear any weight on

Mile Markers: All Things Not Running

Running provides me with an outlet for my desire for growth. I always need to be working toward some goal (honestly, multiple goals). Without any

How to Clean Running Clothes (OdorKlenz Review)

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own. It is a universally acknowledged fact that running clothes reek. This applies to

Mile Markers: Growth Mindset

When I was a freshman in high school, I skipped a year in math. I was the only freshman in the sophomore level honors geometry.

Mile Markers: Stress Fracture

So, I have a stress fracture on my third metatarsal and am in a boot. It is a really good thing that I dropped out of

Runners Share Their Stories: How I Started Running {Just Run}

Even if you don’t remember your first ever run, every runner remembers how they started running and why. Many factors can motivate someone to lace

Mile Markers: Did Not Finish

Last week was quite a week. The movers arrived, we finally settled into a routine and into our new apartment, and I experienced my first

Nutrition for Injury Recovery

Today’s post is a guest post from Holly at The Run Experience! The Run Experience is another fantastic resource for runners, especially on preventing injuries.