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I challenge you to run past a beach without taking a turn and actually running on the sand. I live in an area with 10 separate beaches and 8 of them are on routes I regularly run. Most of them are very small but a couple are getting on to half a km or more.... Continue Reading →
There seems to be two types of workers in the world those that sit for their jobs and everyone else. Almost all of the jobs I’ve done are more physical than office work. I’ve worked in a lab and taught which is pretty much just standing. But I’ve also worked as a waitress, lifeguard, hotel... Continue Reading →
Last year my running motivation really suffered. I’m planning not for that to happen again this year. It’s still too early to say whether any of us will be running fall races this year but we’re all hoping right? Even if we are racing this year training season is a long way off still. It’s... Continue Reading →
No matter what sport you do the gear you use becomes incredibly important. Some of it is so central like a bike to a cyclist that your love of the sport almost entirely depends on it. There are other items that while important are either less so or generally done pretty well. Finally there is... Continue Reading →
Usually I try to write posts that have more useful information than a bunch of stuff that happens to me. This is however not one of those times. But I do think everyone can find some value in these experiences. I haven’t taken more than three weeks off from running and then only once due... Continue Reading →
For a lot of runners running without stopping is the dream. Let’s start with saying you don’t ever have to and you can stop putting that undue pressure on yourself. Walking alone is really just as good for you and it still gets you where you’re going! Plus the run/walk method is a legit, grown... Continue Reading →
Alright forget everything you’ve ever heard about running and weight loss. Let’s start over! First of all let go of the idea that running if you want to lose wight is even some sort of magic bullet or the best choice. It can be, but it might not be for you. It’s also totally okay... Continue Reading →
So we are here again… Will we be running races at all in 2021? While I think the answer is probably yes at least we all know we’ll live if we have to go one more year race free. If you’re feeling bad for yourself this year keep in mind that really bigger, more important... Continue Reading →
Old runners and new runners alike can struggle to slow down when they really do want to. Newer runners have a tendency to go all out on every run while old runners can struggle to do their long runs as slow as they would like to. We’ll get into that and whether you just want... Continue Reading →
“It’s great that you’re running but you know it’s bad for your knees right?” If runners worldwide had a dollar for every time they heard that we could band together and solve world hunger! In fact I might start collecting and become the voice of the movement. But is running bad for your knees what... Continue Reading →
Sweat Sweetly 