I hated running. I hated runners. And I hated every dang lap around my 2 acre yard my dado made me run as a punishment. I remember my first week of cross country practice. I walked when no one was watching. I was only there because I didn’t make the volleyball team. I was once… Continue reading I Was Once A Beginner

You don't get to choose your passion; it pours from your heart. When was the last time you got to a starting line and regretted running so many miles? Or when was the last time you regretted eating healthy? Or working out? Or reading that article you wanted to read? Or taking that day trip? Or connecting with somebody? I… Continue reading Regret Less, Live More. 2018.

This last week I took a short intro self defense demonstration class.  This stemmed from an incident that happened in my town with a runner on the greenway that I frequent. I then asked a large group of runners if they had ever heard of one of their own being attacked on the run and every single one said yes.… Continue reading 3 Self Defense Tips For Runners

Christmas is rapidly approaching and I still have people asking me what they should get their friend or sister that runs. I thought that we, as girls, were easy to buy for. For example, we never have anything to wear and our closets are boring. Like hello, get us more clothes.  Or as a runner, I… Continue reading 5 Gifts To Really Treat Your Favorite Runner This Christmas

The other day I had a friend text me about a race because I was the “expert”. But I’m... ▪️Hardly an expert when I’m coached by a man with 30+ marathons. ▪️ Hardly an expert when I’ve been working at a running store that’s been open for 20+ years.                                                                                                                                                              ▪️Hardly an expert when I’ve only “blown… Continue reading Expert Status

When your legs can't run anymore, run with your heart. It feels like half the runners I come in contact with have shin splint complaints. Now I'm not a physical therapist but what most of you don't know is I have a degree in health, exercise, and sports science and worked as a physical therapy… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Shin Splints

Anyone can work hard. The best have the discipline to recover. After just finishing a marathon all I could think about was when I could run again. We are so used to running and training for a race that the thought of taking time off is scary.  Recovery should be our number one priority though… Continue reading 10 Tips to Recover After a Race