Fartlek, intervals, tempo, cadence, k’s, 1200’s, etc. etc. etc. What the heck do all of these terms mean? If you are the average runner, you may know some of them. If you are new to running, or looking to get started, you may not know any of them. I have some good news for you…
Winter running is hard. I’m one of those people that prefers the chilly temps of winter to the blazing sunshine of summer, but still, it’s hard to step out the door when your bed just feels so good and your home is so cozy. If you set a New Year’s resolution to be more active…
Last November I ran my second marathon after training less than the lead up to my first and in less-than ideal conditions. Somehow, the result was better. My first marathon in Memphis in 2017 was a sunny, beautiful day with just enough chill in the air to be comfortable. I ran it with some of…
Dollars for Miles Here’s how it works: I run the miles, you donate the dollars. I want every mile I run to make a difference for the kids of St. Jude, so I’m pushing myself to raise money with each and every mile I accumulate. I’m searching for one supporter each week to donate the amount…
In college, I got up most mornings between the hours of 5AM and 6AM in order to get to practice. I ran cross country and track, and those early morning hours were the best time to put in the miles. I didn’t dictate the practice schedule; I sat my alarm, crawled out of bed, and…
Everything hurts. I’m not being dramatic, just honest. My calves, my ankles, my thighs and even my arms if I stretch just far enough. I pushed my body harder than ever before and now I’m paying the price. I’m actually not writing this to complain. This is a success story. I ran my first trail race,…
