You know I’m a big fan of moving during the holiday season. Why else would I be participating in a bunch of different holiday challenges AND have just joined a gym for the first time in 12 years? Sometimes though, just staying moving is not enough to keep you healthy during the holidays. Sometimes you…
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Packing for a destination race AKA racecation
You know I like to make races part of my vacations. Heck, I like to make races the actual vacation. LOL. Luckily, Beer Geek loves to travel so he’s joined me for several Mainly Marathon series: Dust Bowl, Riverboat, and Center of the Nation. He’s also gone with me to Cape Cod (where he looked…
Tips for Night Races (and a few thoughts from MCM)
I have to admit, I’m still riding a bit high from finishing the Marine Corps Marathon. I was pretty sure I could do it, but I had enough doubt in my mind that I carried enough cash for a cab and also had my metro card. Yes, I believe in being prepared. Know what else…
A night owl’s guide being a morning runner
Morning running will never by my jam. I am a night owl, through and through and will never be a morning runner by choice. But some of you might have noticed recent early morning running posts on instagram and Facebook. I know. I’m shocked too. But heat, no school, and a challenging training plan have…
TOTR: Hot weather running + Timex GPS watch giveaway
Baby, it’s hot outside! OK, maybe I shouldn’t complain because my Tuesdays on the Run partners in crime, April and Patty, live in Florida and Arizona. They know hot. But since our topic for the week is hot weather running, I’m going to talk to you about my training plans and give you some tips…
Tips for surviving multi day race events
Multi-day race events are becoming increasingly popular. They range from high mileage multiple day races like the Mainly Marathons races and Disney’s Dopey to two day lower mileage options like the Frederick Nut Job (5k/half marathon) and the Shamrock marathon’s Dolphin and Whale challenges (8k/half or full marathon). Since I’ve now run 5 half marathons…
TOTR: What You Can When You Can #wycwyc
Do you have a favorite running book or movie? Were you inspired by Spirit of the Marathon or the old school Chariots of Fire? Is there a running book you turn to again and again for advice or just to inspire you to get out there? For today’s Tuesdays on the Run, April, Patty, and…
TOTR: My five favorite running hacks…
It’s Tuesday! I’m on Martha’s Vineyard and I haven’t run since Saturday and I’m kind of ok with that. Instead, I’ve ridden on 3 ferries, eaten a ton of seafood, and drunk my weight in beer. Yeah, I have this vacation thing down! The topic for today’s Tuesdays on the Run is “Running Hacks”. Share…
Tips for running through allergy season
This post about surviving allergy season was sponsored by CVS Minute Clinic, but all opinions (and allergies) are my own. I love spring. It’s a beautiful time of year in Virginia. The sun has come out, the temperature is generally mild, and tons of flowers are blooming. Unfortunately, all of the trees are also producing…
TOTR: Time management while marathon training
Endurance training takes a lot of time, especially if you are not one of the Speedy McSpeedersons. Half marathons, marathons, any of the longer triathlons… They all take a lot of time and energy. That’s why today’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is “time management while race training.” Share your tips and experiences with Patty,…
How to organize your workout clothes
I thought I was organized. After all, my shoes looked liked this:
5 Excuses to skip exercising and how to beat them
After some really great runs last week, I’ve been feeling tired and moody this week. Even though I know that I feel better after a workout, I’ve been able to talk myself out of doing much beyond keeping my run streak alive. Thankfully, I managed to pry myself off of my seat in front of…