I kind of can’t believe I never got around to writing here about the Altra Run Crew! 2023 was an awesome year in running, and this was a large part of it. I love Altra running shoes—I’ve used them for years. They have a roomy toe box that’s actually shaped like your foot, so your […]
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How An Injury Can Be a Good Thing
If someone says, “I got hurt,” the first thing you say is probably, “Oh, no, I’m sorry!” Because you’re polite and all. But maybe it’s not all wrong to say, “Good for you!” Okay, maybe it is. But hear me out. I’m saying an injury can be a good thing, sometimes, in some ways. After […]
Your Body Best: 2015 Highlights
As 2015 draws to a close, I can’t help but look back on this blog a bit–the ideas I had, the posts I wrote. In case you’re just joining me here, I’ve rounded up the 2015 highlights: my favorite posts from the last year. Which is your favorite? How to Learn to Love Running (or […]
Holiday Themed Runs and Races
Running (or walking) a race is a lot of fun. If you’ve never tried it, you really should. If you intend to run it, it can serve as a good motivator to keep you committed to your exercise routine. And walking it is still good exercise and a great way to spend time with friends. […]
Yoga for Runners on Facebook
I wanted to draw your attention to a group I started on Facebook: Yoga for Runners. My intention here is to build a community of runners and yogis, and especially those people who are interested in developing a yoga practice that aids their running. I’ve been doing both of these activities for years, but it […]
Underrated Characteristics of Marathon Runners
When we think of marathon runners, we often think of certain characteristics: discipline, guts, and maybe even some crazy. However, during my first marathon on Sunday, I found myself drawing on a few other traits I was very happy to find inside myself when I most needed them–and oh, I needed them. These might not […]
What I Loved (and Didn’t Love) About Marathon Training
I’ve had a love/hate relationship with marathon training all along, as I think probably most runners do. As the training program draws to a close, I’m reflecting on some of the things I’ve loved…and not loved. Love: The Plan Do you know how easy it is to get up and just do whatever it […]
The Importance of Rest
For someone who struggles to get to the gym, it can be hard to believe, but for avid exercisers and for those who are actively trying to lose weight, rest days can actually be a challenge. It’s so tempting to get back out there and keep working toward your fitness goals. However, rest days are as […]
What I’ve Learned From Marathon Training So Far
Marathon training is a rather long process. And here I am: already well over two months/halfway in to my four-month training program. I’ve learned so much, I could probably just skip the marathon itself and call it a day. I won’t, of course. Tempting. But there’s no way I’d back out now, not considering all the reasons I […]
My Marathon Training Plan
Oddly enough, I’ve decided to run a marathon. This comes after years of saying I had no interest in it, which, until recently, I haven’t. I like to run. Maybe I even love it. But I am by no stretch a born distance runner. I’ve been running for as long as I can remember, and […]