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I've read a few articles, including this one, lately about why running is a terrible exercise and I was incensed, upset and disagreeable afterwards. Some extolled the virtues of another sport in the process but then I got thinking, running isn't for everyone and that's okay. I also watched Nova's Marathon Challenge and that message... Continue Reading →
Runners... we can seem to be a nutty bunch, but if you have one so you already know that. You also know that running can be a big part of our life but you might not know the things that you can do to support your runner. Whether you have a serious runner, a racing... Continue Reading →
Race day cheerleaders should you bring them? I read a race recap post recently from Better LIVIN whom I follow and that sort of inspired this post. It sounded like she had a bit of a rough time with her cheerers that race and once or twice honey hasn't been totally over the moon excited... Continue Reading →
Sometimes there's no right answer and fitness trackers can be a lot like that. Let's run down the pros and cons of wearables. Functionally am really on the pro side of this one, like a lot. So as much as I can let's look at both sides of this as much as possible. I have... Continue Reading →
I've always been a runner since I was thirteen but I was never a runner in some ways until I started training for my first half marathon. I also learned that both of those things could be true. I ran every year in the spring and fall, for inservice training as a lifeguard and to... Continue Reading →
Most of all I learned that I could do it! And If I can you probably can too! It was sort of 10 years in the making and pretty darn close to a life changing experience. I learned A LOT in the process about myself, running, training and how I want to be in the... Continue Reading →
This turned out to be a trail run, did not know that, a trail run in the cold and rain actually. So I have my outdoorsy points for the week nailed down! It was a lot of fun and I ran without music or pacing so it is some good unintentional triathlon training. A bit... Continue Reading →
Sweat Sweetly 