I used to be the king of the concrete jungle, a gazelle on asphalt. But this year, my running mojo has gone missing in action. It’s like I’ve traded my running shoes for slippers and replaced my race bib with a Netflix subscription. I recently did a deep dive into my running stats (a masochistic
Losing My Luster: A Runner’s Confession Read More »
We’ve all been there. You meticulously plan your week, every workout session carefully scheduled, only to have life throw a curveball. Maybe it’s a work emergency, a sudden illness, or in my case this week, a gym unexpectedly closed for renovations. This morning, despite finishing a late shift the previous day, I dragged myself out
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When I first started running, I was very much into racing. Racing meant that I was always aiming for that personal best. It didn’t matter what distance either. From the 5k to the half marathon, I was racing every event. Don’t get me wrong. Racing has a place in the running world, whether you are
Want to become a stronger runner with fewer injuries? Then you need to be including strength training in your program. Strength training has been a staple in my life for many years. However, it’s only been recently that I have seen the benefits of hitting the gym consistently. There have been numerous studies that have
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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
A Month of Strength Read More »
I don’t remember the last time I visited a gym. It’s been a while. Sure I’ve done a few casual yoga classes, or done some laps at the pool, but other than that all my cross-training gets done at home. We have a small house, so no I don’t have my own room dedicated to
