Recently I read an article about Hannah Fields, a professional track runner, who went public with her eating disorder. Rather than wait until she had successfully over come her illness, she opted to go public while still in treatment. I was inspired. So here goes: I am currently seeing a professional counselor to help me […]
It’s 3 weeks into January and you’re still struggling to get out the door to run every day! You feel like you fell off the wagon before you ever got on it! Yesterday I shared tips to help you quit struggling and get to running. In case you missed the video and my tips here […]
Running hills is about my least favorite workout and if given a choice I’d choose to run a flat route versus a hilly route any day. However, I don’t live in a flat area. It got me to thinking how much running hills is kind of like facing the trials in our life. They are […]
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 […]
Do you feel like you are always on go? From the moment you wake up you know you’ve got to get your run in before all your other responsibilities of the day. Does it seems like the days become a blur of things that need to get done, work, errands and commitments? Do you feel […]
Believe it our not, there is one simple change that you CAN make today that will have a positive impact on your health and your ability to perform as a runner. Take time to slow down and thoroughly chew your food! Did you know that digestion actually begins in your mouth? Not only does your […]
Wow! I receive this box of goodies from Thrive Market recently. Thrive Market is a great way to stock up on hard to find staples that you may not be able to find in the organic section of your local grocery store. And if you do find them, chances are the price makes you shudder. […]
Staying hydrated will make a huge difference in how you feel both during and after your workouts. It is also important to keep your electrolytes balanced and watch your caffeine consumption. But how much fluids do you really need to drink each day? The answer might surprise you! Everyday Regardless of Your Activity, Start […]
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 […]
After writing my recent series 5 Reasons to Acclimate to Running in the Heat, 5 Tips to Help You Acclimate to Running in the Heat, and How to Keep Your Electrolytes Balanced in the Heat, I was posed with a great question. What about my morning coffee? Since caffeine is known to be a diuretic, […]