It’s getting warmer outside and this is the perfect time to get out and go running, walking, and hiking. As you bring out the shorts and t-shirts, don’t forget to take care of your feet as well. As your most important running/walking/hiking tool, your feet need the right footwear to support you in comfort mileContinue reading “May your Feet take you where your Heart wants to Go”
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Some Days Suck
I am writing this as I am getting ready to go out for this week’s long run. I am preparing for the Avenue of the Giants Marathon on May 1st and since the race is exactly one month away, I am at the peak of my training mileage. As much as I am looking forwardContinue reading “Some Days Suck”
Join Me!
The Spring Equinox is almost here, but as I write this it is a relatively cold, rainy day here in Northern California. Last weekend 6 ladies (and a few guys too) joined me at the Zion Half Marathon in Springdale, UT where we experienced snow, hail, rain, and clear blue skies all in the same day!Continue reading “Join Me!”
Walking Isn’t a Consolation Prize
I am a member of several online running forums and every few days someone will post: “I’m new to running, what is a good pace?” Or… “I just ran my first 5K in X amount time. Is that a good pace?” These questions come up a lot and I cringe every time. Why? Because whateverContinue reading “Walking Isn’t a Consolation Prize”
The Surprising Appeal of Endurance Sports
I recently read an article by Brad Stulberg, author of the column Science of Performance in Outside Magazine and of the book Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success in which he discusses the popularity of endurance sports among knowledge workers. Running USA surveys conducted in 2015 andContinue reading “The Surprising Appeal of Endurance Sports”
‘Tis the Season for New’s Years Resolutions
It’s less than three weeks until the end of the year and this is the time that people start thinking about their goals for the coming year (if they haven’t already been thinking about it!). If you’ve been following my 12 Weeks of Christmas Challenge, you know that my goal for the new year is toContinue reading “‘Tis the Season for New’s Years Resolutions”
Running without Ruining your Knees
If I had a penny for every time someone said to me “running will ruin your knees”, I would be rich. Nevertheless, what I do not have is…ruined knees. I have run more than 20 full marathons and 50 half marathons in the last 14 years alone, including 3 marathons in 3 consecutive days, withoutContinue reading “Running without Ruining your Knees”
Reaching the Finish Line
You are probably thinking this is going to be about the election, but it is not. This is about a different kind of finish line. Yesterday, members of the Finding Joy in Motion program reached their finish line: the culmination of 24 weeks of learning, training, and dedication. Finding Joy in Motion is for everyone.Continue reading “Reaching the Finish Line”
Reducing Inflammation
Last week, I talked about shoes and how increasing the size of your running shoes (compared to the size of your dress shoes) can help reduce discomfort when your feet inevitably swell from continued pounding against the pavement or trail. This week, I am going to talk more about that swelling, why it happens, andContinue reading “Reducing Inflammation”
Walking Mistakes to Avoid for Weight Loss
Many people begin a walking routine with the goal of losing weight. Walking is a great low impact way to get and stay in shape. Below is an article by certified physical therapy assistant Marc Lindsay that outlines 10 walking mistakes to avoid if you want to lose weight and how to fix them. IContinue reading “Walking Mistakes to Avoid for Weight Loss”
Women in Motion (WIM) Run the World 