Primarily long runs are about time on feet and getting in the distance. Then there are times when you need to add some spice to your long run. The WONGA is perfect for one of those times. Why call it wonga? Because it’s named after one of the streets on the running route I did […]
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For the month of November, I decided to focus on my strength training. There were a variety of reasons why I wanted to do this. With no running goals or events on the horizon, I need a change. Strength training is a vital component of being a strong runner. Sure you don’t have to do
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We all know the importance of saying No, and setting boundaries. But saying Yes is just as important. When we say yes we open ourselves up to new opportunities and new discoveries. In the movie Yes Man, Jim Carrey’s character goes from saying No to everything to saying yes. His whole world changes once he
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By Adam Silvera Pages: Hardcover 560, Paperback 368, Audiobook 6 hours.Mi Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a prequel to They Both Die at the End. Set ten years prior in 2010, tells the story of Valentino and Orion. Death-Cast has just launched. Valentino has just moved to New York, and his twin sister Scarlett is making
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I have not seen a movie at the cinema for ages**. I think the last movie I saw was Jumanji (with Dwayne Johnson). It was a movie the kids wanted to watch, I ended up really enjoying it. Streaming services like Netflix, Stan, and Disney + have been a godsend because now we can watch
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Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, strides are the number one speed work session that any runner should and can be doing. Press for time? Then this workout is for you. Strides are the type of thing you can do in any run. You can add them before your speedwork leg to
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Whether you are new to running or a seasoned pro, there are many reasons why you should invest in a running coach. When I first started running, I never thought about getting a coach. I saw running as an item to be crossed off my goal list. Crossing the 5.2km Run for the kid’s fun
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Since getting sick derailed my marathon goal, I have been in a funk with running. While I love running, at the moment I feel directionless. One thing for certain, I miss the trails. This is why I have been sprinkling some easy trails into my runs. Trail running brings me joy, which is why I
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don’t you wish, you could have a toolbox of all the things that you need to start trail running? Not everyone wants to branch out into trail running. You may decide that you are happy to always be a road runner, and that’s totally ok. If trail running is something that interests you, then welcome
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Whether you are a seasoned trail runner competing in the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), or just running your local trails, it’s important to be aware of mandatory gear. Mandatory gear is a list of items you are required to carry with you to keep you safe. Think worst case scenario. Whether you have fallen
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