New Year, New Goals
 As runners, each New Year we tend to set goals for the upcoming year. Goal setting is a great way to stay motivated and keep you training with a clear…
Resilience.
As a fitness trainer, I spend a lot of time thinking about the nuts and bolts of a great training routine. I like to nerd out on the theory and…
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Running Into Fall
As the calendar turns over and the temperature begins to cool, runners start to notice a change. No more dealing with scorching temperatures, sweltering humidity and the blazing sun. Many…
Some of My Favorite Exercises for Runners
The importance of cross-training in the gym seems to be growing in the running world. This is a great trend, as it has the potential to help runners stay healthy…
The Benefits of Evening Runs
Over the years I have seen my running schedule flip itself on its head. For a long time - I exclusively ran in the mornings. Rolling out of bed and…
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Weird Running Terms
This past week while the Fun Run group was here, I overheard a conversation between two runners who were discussing their training for an upcoming race. Runner 1: “I just…
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Embracing the Summer Heat
It’s June. The sun is out and days are as long as they get in the calendar year. Unlike in the winter, your day is not over when you leave…
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Strength & Mobility Training for Runners
“Don’t run to get in shape, you must get in shape to run.” - Diane Lee Activities like walking and running are very approachable ways to get in shape. It…
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Your Body Isn’t Invincible! The Importance of Pre-Run StretchingÂ
Speaking from my own experience, there are many evenings when I get home from work and all I want to do is throw on my running shoes and hit the…
Each Run Is Like A Box Of Chocolates
If you're a big fan of the movie Forrest Gump, you're probably familiar with his quotes. One of the more famous quotes that has been going through my head recently as…