Try These Now to Hit the Ground “Running” in Spring Sure, I barely published a Winter Running blog post and sent out my February newsletter on the last day of the month (thank you, Leap Year), but I’m ready to “leap” into Spring. Read on for 3 ways to turbocharge your spring running, by resting,…
Shift Your Mindset to Enjoy the Best of Winter Running If one of your New Year’s resolutions this year was health-related, you’re not alone. Now at the end of February, you’d also be in good company if you found yourself feeling burned out from those resolutions. Instead of offering Winter running tips to help you…
Turkey Trot, Gobble Wobble, and Dog Jog in This Running Gear! Turkey Trot races have become a favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition for many, including my family. This year, we’re excited to take our Golden Retriever, Bodhi, on his first “Dog Jog,” a 1 mile fun run on Thanksgiving Day. It will be his first race…
This Iconic Catchphrase Helps Me Beat a Common Mental Block Now in November, we’re nearing the end of the Fall racing season. Many runners like to take some well-earned time to recover during the Winter, but if you’re training for a Spring race, your program is just starting. Need some running motivation for those cold,…
Ready for a race-cation? Pack your bags and lace up for one of these 4 destination races! If you’ve never heard of it, a race-cation is a vacation you plan around your race, usually in a unique destination city. This is actually how I’ve run most of my half marathons! It’s a great way to…
Stay cool and dry on those hot summer training runs with the best warm weather running gear from Stance. These are my picks for the season of Sun. Warm Weather Running Gear from Toe to Head Performance running socks are an important piece of your warm weather running gear kit, allowing moisture to evaporate and reduce your…
I got an Oura ring in June 2022, after several months of debate. What finally pushed me to buy one was getting COVID on a vacation to Hawaii, which ruined the trip. I knew Oura was being used by the NBA to provide early COVID-19 detection, and wondered if it could have alerted me to…
It’s still sunny in Southern California, but winter is around the corner, and the holidays are almost here. Whether you’re gearing up for a Turkey Trot, training for an early 2023 race, or just excited for Black Friday, I’ve rounded up the best running gifts for every runner on your list, including yourself! WINTER RUN-DERLAND…
RUNNING UP THAT HILL Unfortunately, running injuries are all too common. They can range from minor annoyances that resolve quickly to critical, run-stopping injuries. Today’s blog post covers 5 quick tips you can use for preventing running injuries. WARNING: Always consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program. Not all exercise is suitable for…
