This is not really going to be a post about tips for beginners, just more of a log of what I have been doing leading up to the big day. This next race is important to me for several reasons but, as I map them out in my mind, they are all pretty important for [...]

Injuries suck. Anyone that has ever had one would certainly agree, especially when one hits close to race time. The best way to combat against injuries is obviously to prevent them in the first place. However, if you plan on continuing running, I do have some unfortunate news for you. Injuries are inevitable. As some [...]

How many people have heard one person say to another, “(S)He does not look like a runner.” I know that I have on several occasions. As a matter of fact, I have even been told that I am putting on too much muscle for my frame. Additionally, many people run to lose weight and I [...]

It is only fitting that this post be one of the first in the series. Ha! Fitting…? Never mind. Just like any athlete that needs the right equipment, runners are no exception. As a matter of fact, your only equipment is what you are wearing after all. Think of your body as a finely tuned [...]

One of the more important aspects of running is staying motivated. It might be hard to get in a run depending on your crazy schedule. As running becomes part of your regular routine, you will have an easier time to stay motivated. Also, as you begin to shed pounds, get lean, increase your endurance and [...]