No matter what your shape, weight, or height, chafing and running go together. I was inspired to write this and all my other A-Z posts by Mark Remy who wrote the book “C is for Chafing“. I am a big fan of satire and I love all of Mark’s writing on his blog. Part of … Read More
It seems like every runner is proud of their ugly feet. I know my dad is particularly proud of the fact that he had his toenails removed because of running in the mountains. (A story for another day). One thing I hear from new runners is complaints about blisters. I always seem to get new … Read More
Since the pandemic began, race organizers have reluctantly cancelled in-person events in favor of virtual races, but this new phenomenon has runners around the country feeling confused and hesitant to join in. Newbies and marathoners alike have questions like: What exactly is a virtual race? How do I participate in a virtual run? Why should … Read More
Do you prefer to run in the hot or cold? For the longest time, I always preferred colder weather. My body works much less when running in the cold, and it is physically easier for me to run. My PR’s My marathon PR and my half marathon PR have all come in races that started … Read More
This seems to be the eternal runners’ question. How long do you keep your shoes for? Strava has this nice little shoe section that allows you to put your shoes in a select the correct pair for the run you went on. The default setting is 250 miles! I don’t know anyone who only runs … Read More
I have run 20 marathons and have learned what hydration plans work and don’t work for me during a race. I have run multiple races in India, where I was already sweating in the start corral and races in the desert with 20% humidity. I live in Minnesota, where it can be -20f and 100f. … Read More
Whether you’re training for a half-marathon or just trying to get in shape, running should only make up part of your regular workout routine. Although running is undoubtedly an excellent full-body exercise, it’s a high-impact, one-directional activity that’s primarily based on one plane of motion. By incorporating cross-training activities into your routine, you can target … Read More
Although millions of people make New Year’s resolutions every January, studies have shown that only 12% of these people actually achieve their goals in the long run. Once the initial excitement of starting something new has worn off and motivation starts to dwindle, people start falling off the wagon and back into their old habits. If you’re … Read More
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been training for years or if you just decided to start working out in the new year; the cold winter months can be unpleasant enough to deter even the most determined runners. When you consider heading out into the harsh winds and braving the slippery spots on your favorite running … Read More
The workout called “Fartlek run” immediately gets young kids and silly adults giggling. In short; Running through the woods at different rates of speed. The word means “Speed play” (Not to get it confused with the bike pedals.) The fartlek run story was about runners in Sweden who would vary their pace and distance. The … Read More
