It’s no secret to those around me, I tend to be a perfectionist! As a little kid I used to get so frustrated that I could not draw as well as my big sister! When it came to my school work, I took a lot of pride in my work. If it was less than […]
Category Archives: Running
The surprising solution for runner’s trots
Many runners tend to have loose bowel movements and believe that the last thing they need to do is to add more fiber to their diets. I know because I was that runner. You know the one who barely made it to the race awards because she was still in the bathroom after the race. […]
Do runners really need probiotics?
Probiotics: There seems to be more discussion and more advertisements centered around them. But what are they and do runners really need them? Well first off, probiotics are not just another supplement out there being marketed to you. In fact you already have them right inside your body. More specifically they make up the microflora […]
How I Improved My Running by Improving My Health
2015 was a game changing year for me. About the time I was ready to step up my training for my summer races, I started having horrible diarrhea and stomach cramps that made it unbearable to lay flat or stand up. In May I discovered I had an umbilical hernia and in June I was diagnosed […]
A Fresh Start: It’s easier than you think
Happy New Year! This time of year it’s natural for us to want to set goals, make changes and begin the year with a fresh start. You may have already picked out a couple of races that you want to run in this year and are determined to get to the start line injury free […]
How to Fall Asleep in 1, 2, 3…ZZZzzz
You’ve laid out your clothes for tomorrow morning’s run. You’ve got your water bottles ready and filled with your electrolyte recovery drink. You’ve set your alarm for dark thirty in the morning. Your head its the pillow and your proud of yourself for getting to bed at a decent hour. You’re thinking how good it […]
Electrolytes: How to Keep Them Balanced in the Heat
If you have been following the guidelines from the 5 Tips to Acclimate to Running in the Heat and you are still feeling a little “off,” it’s possible that your electrolytes are not quite in their happy place! Understanding what electrolytes are, how they affect your running, how you lose them and what you can do […]
5 Tips to Acclimate to Running in the Heat
Perhaps you are one of those runners who have come into the summer months with a solid base and maybe even some speed training. Yet as it has gotten hotter you find your runs feel sluggish and a bit “off.” It seems like the harder you push yourself the worse you feel. Well I’ve got […]
5 Reasons to Acclimate to Running in the Heat
Warmer weather brings a whole new set of challenges to running! I don’t know about you, but it seems like spring is never long enough and the heat and humidity make me question my sanity! It never seems to be a gradual transition either and this spike in temperatures can put added stress on your […]
Not sure when to schedule a rest day…or two?
We runners are often known for our “run at all costs” mentality. You know what I’m talking about right? “No pain, no gain” or “Just push through the pain” are things we tell ourselves when we struggle through one of those sub-par runs. Sometimes pushing through is the right thing to do and mentally we […]