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June 17, 2020

Ankle Pain While Running | Peroneal Tendonitis

What’s causing pain on the outside of your ankle? One possible running issue is peroneal tendonitis, which is a fancy way of saying an inflamed tendon. Runners unfortunately are prone to things like tendonitis to [...]


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Published on June 17, 2020 04:08

June 15, 2020

Best Running Hats | Summer, Winter, Trails and Big Heads!

Whether you’re trying to tame crazy hair, block the sun or keep the rain out of your face, these are the best running hats that I’ve found. Like all gear, some things are personal, but [...]


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Published on June 15, 2020 04:37

June 11, 2020

How Many Miles Is a 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultramarathon?

Whether you’ve just started running or you’re looking for a new challenge, you might be wondering just how far certain races really are and what’s a good time. Let’s put these in to perspective and [...]


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Published on June 11, 2020 04:41

June 9, 2020

Running for a Cause: How to Raise Funds

In nearly 20 years of running, one thing I’ve not done is running for a cause. Meaning raising big money to be part of a charity group. I prefer races that benefit a cause, but [...]


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Published on June 09, 2020 04:47

June 8, 2020

23 Bestie Quotes – Honoring Our Running Buddies

National best friends day sounds like the perfect time to give a shout out to a great running buddy who has helped you through those painful long run miles, talked you off the ledge of [...]


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Published on June 08, 2020 04:05

June 5, 2020

Aqua Jogging: How To Implement Pool Running Workouts

Pool running doesn’t have to be relegated to the fate of the injured runner. No, no, aqua jogging is a great opportunity to pull on your flowered swim cap and get in a workout that’s [...]


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Published on June 05, 2020 08:54

June 4, 2020

Confidently Running Alone: Tips for Running Safely

With each breaking news story of a runner attacked, I watch the fear begin to rise within our community. After a few of you reached out asking if I had any specific tips for running [...]


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Published on June 04, 2020 07:05

June 2, 2020

Benefits of Thinking like an Elite Runner

Want to blow your PR {personal record} out of the water? Me too!! While I have no intention of working my way in to the elite coral {though I did start within arms length of [...]


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Published on June 02, 2020 05:25

May 31, 2020

Plant Based Recipes: Mixing Up Your Meals with Anti-inflammatory Foods to Improve Recovery

In the previous post we talked about all the ways to handle transitioning to a plant based diet, the planning and the questions you’ll certainly get! If you’re still dipping your toe in the plant [...]


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Published on May 31, 2020 11:41

May 30, 2020

18 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My First Half Marathon

If we knew all the obstacles we’d face, it’s unlikely we’d ever start. Which is why in some respects, I’m glad I didn’t know that it was crazy to go from “I can’t run a [...]


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Published on May 30, 2020 04:51