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We joke about the plethora of quotes on social media now, but the truth is the right endurance quote at the right moment can be exactly what you need to push through. Running is a mental sport, which means we need to find the things we can tap in to during nearly every long run and especially on race day. We don’t have to keep going, which means we need to CHOOSE to keep going. When it’s harder than we imagined.When it’s asking us to go beyond our limits.When the miles feel longer than they should…. We dig deep in …

Comparing Brooks vs ASICS really comes down to proprietary technologies, fit, and feel.  They’re easily among the most recognizable brands and for good reason: both make exceptional running shoes for various running styles and body types. Both brands are known for their quality and offer a variety of models to suit different needs like overpronation, cushioning, and various styles of running. And don’t worry, just because I share a last name with one brand doesn’t mean my opinion is biased. 😉 The Main Differences Brooks vs ASICS Brooks and ASICS offer similar features and models for all kinds of runners, …

It’s dark o’clock, which means it’s time for an evening run for at least half the year. It’s not ideal to always head out in the dark, but getting a run in whenever you can is ideal. Is it good to run in the evening? It turns out there are actually a number of benefits to evening runs for many people. So though you hear many of us talking how how we have transitioned to morning runs because that ensures we get it done… you don’t have to do that! For years now, I’ve risen without an alarm clock, slipped …

When it comes to your marathon pacing strategy there area some major do’s and don’ts to consider, along with some pre-race planning that will help you finish strong. 26.2 miles is never easy. Never. It doesn’t matter whether you’re running a 3 hour marathon or a 5+ hour marathon, it takes guts and SMART running to get to the finish line with enough energy to smile and throw your hands up for that great race finish photo. Marathon Pacing Keys The key to a great marathon pace may not be what you think or even what you’ve often heard.Picture from …

While I admit to enjoying the initial cooldown of fall mornings for a run, I don’t love the increasing darkness. Beyond a headlamp to help me see, a big factor in becomes reflective running gear. I know you love your black clothes, but being visible is absolutely necessary for runner safety. With that in mind, I wanted to share some of the various pieces I’ve tested out and now wear/recommend. Best Reflective Running Gear Let’s go from head to toe! While many pieces have small bits of reflective stripes, we’re going for a little more full on vision here! Many …

How to increase endurance running is a common running goal that can be achieved by ANY runner will to follow a few simple guidelines. Running improvements are often far less complicated than we like to make them: easy runs, strength, mental training, eating enough…patience. Challenges never end with running and that’s part of what keeps us coming back. Why can you crush 5 miles, but not 6? Why do you fly through 10 miles, but need two weeks to recover from 13? This is the weird world of learning how your body handles increasing endurance through breakdowns and build ups. …

Ask any experienced runner for their best race day tips and it almost always includes “don’t start too fast” and “don’t try anything on race day”. While those two tips are critically important, they skip over a whole host of other mistakes which we’ve all had to learn the hard way and thus maybe block out, not relaying them to you. 8 Race Day Tips to Have Your Best Run These running tips apply whether you’re running a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon or more! I love that we often want our half marathon race day tips to be drastically …

You’ve spent months getting ready to run 26.2, don’t let your marathon fuel plan be an after thought because it could make or break your day. You’ve heard runners talk about bonking or hitting the wall, which is a less scientific way of saying they ran out of gas. This can certainly happen simply from lack of training, but often it’s due to fueling. On race day, we’re pushing our body harder than most long runs: That means our HR is higher That means we’re burning a higher percentage of carbs for fuel That means if we don’t keep adding …

Over the last year, I’ve noticed more women finding a comfort level in talking about their menstrual cycle. And I think that’s HUGE!!! We need to understand how it effects our running, our mood, our stress and is this trend of CBD oil for heavy periods and cramps legit? Honestly, this is a subject that I always veered away from in the past because it felt like we were supposed to keep it quiet. Hush. Hush. Pretend it doesn’t happen. But it does…almost like clockwork…with some wide variations depending on the month, the woman, our running and LIFE. In my …

Can I run in the smoky air? How are you dealing with running in smog? What are my options for running in bad air quality? These are the questions filling my inbox lately, as I show photos of the brown sky and obscured mountains due to smoke filled skies from wildfires. Since those questions were on my mind too, it was time to dive in to the research once again. Can I Run in Bad Air Quality? In 2018, race directors made the call to cancel the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler due to poor air quality from nearby …