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Guess what we're about 7 weeks into 2020! Isn't is crazy that almost 15% of the year is past? If you're still with your new year's resolution congratulations most people have given up by now and you didn't so that rocks! There is a significant non-zero chance that resolution was to get fit. There is... Continue Reading →
Spring is coming and that is the perfect time of year to get back into running! I wrote a post not that long ago about what to expect after you come back from a running break. I originally thought that I would put the tips and tricks in there too. But it was getting a... Continue Reading →
Sit down, get a drink and put your critical thinking hat and smart glasses on because we’re tackling a really important topic today. Is the rise of the athleisure a good thing or the worst trend since really low slung pants. See I told you it was important. Is it okay to live in leggings... Continue Reading →
Valentines day is special no matter who you are. I know that's not always a popular opinion but it is mine. Sure, I get the argument that it's a commercial holiday and no relationship comes down to just one day but celebrating love is an idea I can beg behind. We do celebrate the holiday... Continue Reading →
So here’s the deal I have insomnia, not a bad as some, but like I really have it. Not I haven’t been sleeping well this week, not I’m stressed out about something or I had a few bad nights of sleep. But like my average time asleep is just under 6 hours, FOR FIVE YEARS!... Continue Reading →
If you have trained, are training for or are planning to train for an endurance event you’ve probably heard the pearl of wisdom to just ‘trust the plan’ but should you? And what exactly does that mean? People throw it out there in group runs, at start lines, in instagram captions and well, anywhere athletes... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we lament being put into a certain box by others. The truth of it is that more often than not we are the ones putting ourselves there. Both in terms of letting ourselves be put in a box and just finding our own box and crawling on in. You might be expecting the next... Continue Reading →
I think I have it pretty easy in this regard, now at least. I’m working on planning my race season this year and toying with the idea of doing my first marathon. Now at least no one thinks that’s crazy for me anymore. Honestly I don’t think any of my friends and family ever did... Continue Reading →
Lots of runners (and others) push through pain. That’s not usually a good thing but we all know sometimes sports hurt a little. I too have pushed through pain and then spent 6 weeks holding down the couch and not running, it sucks. As time goes on I am actually learning and now usually I... Continue Reading →
Are you a year round outdoor runner? If so you probably have a favorite running season and one that is decidedly not your favorite. Winter, mine is winter and no I do NOT need to think about that! I know a lot of people love fall most or spring but I love me a good... Continue Reading →
Sweat Sweetly 