In a few weeks, I will be joining 11 of my running besties to take on my 4th Ragnar Relay and my 5th relay race. While every Ragnar Race brings it's own challenges and adventures, there a few aspects that remain the same. So how do you ensure you will enjoy and survive your Ragnar Relay Race?How to Enjoy and Survive Your Ragnar Relay Race Recover between legs Running 3 times is very different than running once for a longer distance. Take the time to stretch, foam roll and recover between … [Read more...]
What I learned about comfort zones from my girls on the run team
I am the first to admit, I am pretty comfortable in my comfort zone. I really had not given this much thought, until yesterday, while coaching my girls on the run team. Our lesson was about comfort zones and how to stretch them. I learned a lot about myself from listening to them talk about what makes them uncomfortable.Comfort Zones Having the naivety of an 11 year old girl affords you some leeway on where you feel comfortable and what causes you stress. My 6th grade girls were not … [Read more...]
Runners Thoughts From A Stoplight
Most of my runs take place with my MRTT crew on the beautiful trails surrounding our neighborhood. For the most part, we can cross through the intersections with a brief pause to check for traffic. There are, however, 2 busy intersections we frequent where we are required to wait. So what's a runner to do at the stoplight? Stop and stretch? Keep moving?Runners thoughts From a Stoplight Noticing all of the different movements my running friends were doing at the stoplight got me thinking … [Read more...]
Spring Race Bucket List and Nashville Notes City Running Guide
Spring is the time of the year when there are so many fun races in so many different places. How does one ever decide which ones to run? It sure seems like they are all on the same weekends too. I've come up with a little spring race bucket list of my own of races I'd love to run someday.Spring Race Bucket List New York City Half Although I live pretty close to NYC, I have never run a race there. The New York City half has been on my radar for a few years. I threw my name into the … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Your Workout Gear-There’s More In Your Gym Bag Than You Think
There is lots of talk about Spring Cleaning your house, your wardrobe or your nutrition but have you ever thought about Spring Cleaning Your Workout Gear? I mean actually cleaning it? I am one of those people who always wipes down gym machines before I get on them and I open the bathroom door with a paper towel. Yup, I am that girl! However, some of my other gym habits might need cleaning up a bit. This is for both of us. (This is an update of a previously published … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom 10 miler Race Weekend Recap
Hopefully you are not tired of all of my Cherry Blossom 10 Miler posts yet. I promise this is the last one at least until next year! I have to say that this whole race weekend was planned many months ago and was packed full of fun and friends. So packed, that I almost forgot about the running part.Cherry Blossom 10 Miler Race Weekend Friday- Friends, Food and Champagne With both Linda and Kim coming in for the weekend to run the race, I thought why not make it a party. I decided to throw … [Read more...]
March Runfessions and Brooks Glycerin Review
Every month I think that I will not have anything exciting to spill for the Runfessions post. Every month, I then cannot stop spilling all of my Runfessions. Ha! Today I am sharing a few of the things that are on my mind and sharing my review of the Brooks Glycerin 17's. Thanks to Marcia for hosting.March Runfessions and Brooks Glycerin Review I Runfess...Unfortunately, I am still having some ankle soreness post run. Of course, it is not great timing. Injuries never are. With the Cherry … [Read more...]
How to get your running mojo and confidence back after returning from injury
If you have been running regularly for a while, perhaps you have found yourself in this position. You are in a groove with your running, perhaps sticking to a training plan that is working well for you. Everything is going great. Until it's not. Seemingly out of nowhere, you are hit with an injury. If that was not stressful enough, coming back after healing may not be as easy as you expected. How do you get your running mojo and confidence back after returning from injury?Get your running … [Read more...]
Four Courts Four Miler St Patrick’s Day Fun
I am all about the holiday themed races! Need someone to join you to run a Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving turkey trot or Jingle All the way race? I will be there with bells on (literally bells on). So when I discovered one of my running besties' birthday fell on St Patrick's Day, it was kind of a no brainer to sign up for the Four Courts Four Miler in Arlington, Virginia.Four Courts Four Miler This is a very popular, smallish local race that ends at the Four Courts Pub. Because everyone … [Read more...]
Standing Core Exercises For Runners
With spring races quickly approaching and kids activities in full gear, it can be challenging to fit in all of your runs much less adding strength training to the mix. I am sharing 4 of my favorite Standing Core Exercises that can be added on post run. A strong core is important for every body.Standing Core Exercises For Runners When most people thing of core exercises, they think planks and traditional crunches. While those are both great exercises, they are not the only ones. I am … [Read more...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
This Friday, March 8th, is International Women's Day. I recently learned that women all over the world have been celebrating this day for over 100 years. Yes celebrations date back to the early 1900's in Austria and Germany. Who knew? I am taking this as an opportunity to honor all the strong women in my life.Celebrating International Women's Day International Women's Day is intended to be a day to celebrate women's achievements and impacts. Sounds like a good day to appreciate all of … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Weekly Run Down
Welcome to the new Weekly Run Down with your hosts Deborah and Kim. A place to chat about your week in running, gym time or anything that keeps your heart pumping. Join us each Sunday to share your highs and lows of the week.Welcome to the Weekly Run Down Sunday- 3 mile run I was Bloomington, IN visiting my kids last weekend. Literally, as soon as I stepped out the door there was a mini snow squall with ridiculous winds.I had originally hoped for a longer run but those winds were just … [Read more...]
