10 Rules You Need To Follow If You’re Dating or Married To A Runner
2004(ish)… That was the year my feet hit the ground running. And except for a few setbacks over the years, they haven’t stopped. Of course the time I dedicate to pounding the pavement has fluctuated...
View ArticleHeel Strike Vs Forefoot Strike: How Should You Land When Running?
Democrat vs Republican… CrossFit vs the fitness world… Pose Method vs Chi Running vs just running… Each of these are passionate groups of people. So passionate in fact, most of the members will defend...
View ArticleGuru Amanda Brooks Answers Your Running Questions So You Can RunToTheFinish...
Amanda writes a lil’ blog called, Run To The Finish. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? It’s pretty much one of the biggest running blogs out there and has been a “Best Of” blog for far too many awards,...
View Article18 Thoughts Runners Have During Cold Temperatures & An Indoor 10 Minute...
A few weekends ago, my alarm went off and I realized… …”it was officially training season and it’s was cold.” Why do all the great races have to be in the beginning of spring? Leaving us to train in...
View ArticleRunning Survey: How I Run!
Whoo Hoo! It’s Friday. Source And we’re not traveling!? I’m pretty stoked. As much as I love weekend adventures, it’s nice to be in my own bed, with my animals, relaxing. Though, I’m not sure how much...
View ArticleIs It Okay To Run & Lift On The Same Day And Still Get Results?
Have you ever wondered if by running and doing a strength workout on the same day, you may be compromising your strength gains or your endurance? If you haven’t before, I bet that just made an “huh… “...
View ArticleBattle Of The Sexes: Women Are Better At Pacing Then Men
Thank you for all of the birthday love yesterday! Y’all know how to make a girl feel loved! I am extremely excited for what 31 holds, the goals we have, and the unexpected surprises along the way!...
View ArticleMy Husband Stole My Hobby: Running Used To Be Mine & Now It’s Ours
Dan and I haven’t discussed this, but its something that has been very much on my mind… One of the may reasons that I loved running was because it was mine and mine alone. I am a big believer that no...
View ArticleHow To Balance Lots Of Running And Strength Training
Happy Thursday! Today is my first “scheduled” day that includes both strength training and running. The first of many. I should also note, that while this is the first on my actual training schedule,...
View ArticleMind Blown: How American’s Learned To Jog & Run
I’m currently listening to a Bowerman And The Men of Oregon, a book on the life of Bill Bowerman. He just happened to be one of the greatest track and field coaches America has ever seen. Oh, and he...
View ArticleDid I Ever Tell You Dan Set Me Up On A Blind Date?
I don’t think I’ve ever shared this story before. It’s quite the confession. Because I have so many social media platforms to run as Taylor, Kindal, and the businesses, a few years ago, Dan started...
View ArticleHow To Plan A Successful Long Run: The Time I Ran 20 Miles
Hello there! How’s life? So let’s just get straight to the point today… If you follow me on Instagram (if you’re not, why?) you may have seen that I ran 20 miles this past weekend. This was by far a...
View ArticleWhat Heart Rate Tells You About Your Workout: Is Your Heart Going To Explode?
Let’s talk about our hearts today. Hopefully it’s beating happy and healthy and you’re feeling alive. While that’s all important, it’s not what I want to chat about. I recently received this email from...
View ArticleAriana Hilborn Interview: You’re Never Too Old For Greatness
Last week I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Ariana Hilborn before she headed off to the middle of no where for training. Originally we had planned to record the entire interview for a...
View ArticleTop 10 Rules For Running When Out Of Town
You already know that I am a huge fan of running when going out of town. To me, it’s the best way to see a new area, appreciate it in ways you can’t during the busiest times of day, and to be honest,...
View ArticleThe Shoe That Keeps On Running {Skora Review}
Yesterday morning I did something I haven’t done in over 5 weeks. Speed work at the track! Katie and I took a hiatus from track workouts about two weeks out from Kiawah’s Half Marathon. With my foot...
View ArticleHow To Run Further Than You’ve Ever Run Before
Yesterday, I felt as if I was standing in the middle of the Olympic stadium with crowds standing, cheering, and tossing roses down towards my feet. I waved back, a proud smile reaching from ear to ear....
View ArticleAre We All Losing Our Competitive Drive?
This morning kicked off something amazing: pumpkin walnut pancakes (wheat-free of course) and an amazing iced pumpkin latte. Now that today is the official first day of fall, I feel that I can load my...
View ArticleHow To Balance Running & Strength Training {Half Marathon Training Tips}
With Labor Day behind us, fall is upon us. For many, that translates into race season! Whether you’re an avid half marathoner or aiming to run your first 5K, chances are you’ve got a race or two in...
View ArticleTips On Running With A Hangover: Half Marathon Training
I still don’t know how I did it, but yesterday I managed to get my run in… even with a hangover. I don’t recommend hangover runs, but sometimes life happens and one drink turns to two, two to three,...
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