*This is a spoof post and none of what I say should be taken as real training advice. If you want to know how a serious triathlete trains, and get real tips, check out Kristen at Glitter and Dust.* Find a sprint triathlon happening in your neighborhood for that...
10 Things to Expect on Race Day for First Time Racers
I love race day. Whether I am running, or not, there is an atmosphere of inspiration, accomplishment, and excitement that accompanies race day that I just cannot get enough of. Maybe that is why I have run so many races in my life. That and the challenge of crossing...
How Do You Run in the Snow?
I'm happy to report that the past few days have been extremely productive! With long school breaks, I always worry that I won't get everything done that I want to, but I have been on top of it the past few days. One of those to-do list items were to peruse this...
Gorgeous Weather and MyFitnessPal
It was a beautiful weekend here in Denver. Especially since I was floating off most of my intervention students rocking it on their standardized test! During my 14-miler on Saturday, I found myself in the middle of a race being run along the path right by my...
Types of Running Fuel
When there are no local, or affordable, races on Saturday morning, I am big fan of going for a long run. It just sets a tone for the weekend and helps me relieve the stress of the week. That's exactly what I did today. Even though it snowed earlier this week, it was...
The Accidental Duathlon
Yesterday, I laced up my new shoes and headed out in the sunny Denver morning for a long run. My goal is to slowly build my mileage, not for anything in particular, but just so in the event of wanting to run another half or full, I have a solid base built up. Since...
Running Style Survey
Steph at Now I Run posted her answers to a survey from Cori at Olive to Run and I thought it would be fun to participate! “Would You Rather… Running Style Survey” #1. Would you rather run in a thunderstorm or a snowstorm? - Thunderstorm. This stems from my cross...
6 Reasons Why Treadmill Running is Like a Road Trip
Saturday morning started with a 7 mile treadmill run. Since I am not used to the cold and snow, the idea of a distance run in the 25 degree weather was just not one I wanted to entertain. While I was hammering out the miles (though not nearly as many as someone I...
Break it Up Interval Workout
Thank goodness for today! I am feeling so much better than I was on Sunday. My first observation out of three went very well. Just keeping my fingers crossed that the other two are the same in the next few weeks. A solid few hours of NASM studying was accomplished....
How to Survive a Mid-Run Ankle Roll
It's the plight of runners everywhere. You're cruising along, admiring the scenery, grooving to your tunes, remarking at how good your body feels, when suddenly your ankle rolls over a curb, a root, uneven ground. Explicit words ensue. Now you're stuck a certain...
Running Angry
When I got home from work last Monday, I was in a seriously angry mood. I could barely exchange hellos and how was your days with Rob for fear my anger would come spurting out. He wasn't even the least bit to blame for my mood, it was just a lot of things piled on...
Run Forest Run…And Other Things People Say
While at the gym yesterday, busting through the Sprint / Lift Combo Workout, the man on the treadmill next to me said, "You're a glutton for punishment, aren't you?" I kind of just awkwardly laughed and said yea. His comment got me thinking about all the things I have...