This past week over on my Facebook page we have been discussing how to get more consistent in your training. I shared with you three tips to help you break out of the rut and get to running on a consistent basis. In our discussions on Facebook we talked about the importance of your attitude […]
All week over on my Facebook page we have been discussing how comparison can steal the joy you once found in running. And the crazy thing is that it will creep in before you realize it’s happened. For many of us runners, our training runs become our escape, our endorphins fix. Then we discover races and […]
There are lots of things we should avoid that definitely will help improve our training such as cotton socks, ill fitting shoes, over training, too much sugar, etc…you get the idea. But today I want to talk with you about something that I believe is even more important running in the wrong shoes! Quit comparing […]
The words you speak effect your performance as a runner. The definition of insanity has often been described as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Well the same thing can be said about continually speaking negativity into your life and expecting a positive outcome! Many times we speak […]
When running solo, it’s really important that you take extra precautions for your safety. And I’m not talking about wearing headphones or watching out for traffic. If you run alone, then you need to watch the following short video I posted to my Facebook page. Running Safety Tips Posted by Beverly Smith on Wednesday, […]
Having a race to train for, participating in a challenge or keeping a streak alive is a great motivator to get out the door and go running, go to the gym and to make better dietary choices. But what about those times when your motivation wains? Your goals and dreams are big, but why can’t […]
Runners who sit at a desk all day may find themselves becoming less flexible and more likely to get injured. When you sit for 6 to 8 hours a day your muscles adapt to that position. You’ll find over time that your hamstrings are tighter as well as your back and shoulders. The good news […]
A setback really messes with your head. You find yourself wondering if you will ever get back to your previous level of fitness. Sometimes you even wonder if you have what it takes. Before you know it your wallowing in self pity and your confidence is fragile at best. The good news is that finding […]
The winner of the 2016 Little Rock Marathon is my dear friend and teammate, Tia Stone. Even though Tia is fiercely competitive, she is humble about her accomplishments and the first to encourage and support others. She has been instrumental in reviving the Searcy Rush running club and creating a track night series for kids. […]
Last summer when I made the decision to go grain free as part of healing my lymphocytic colitis, I have to admit I was a bit skeptical. Not skeptical that eating a grain free diet would help my colitis, but I was not sure that I would be able to successfully increase my mileage and […]