Finish line in sight is surprisingly exciting but bittersweet

Training for a race is usually a time-consuming, painful, and can’t-wait-until-this-is-over experience. Once you start to taper, you realize that the training routine is nearing the finish line. The excitement of the race will come and go and suddenly you’re left wondering what’s next. We will cover a few ways to get through this period … Read more

After A Long Training Day, I’m Never Running Again

A rough training experience can cause us to utter those dreaded words, “I am never running again.” We commonly utter those frustrations in the heat of the moment, but how do we get through this feeling? We will cover what can contribute to this level of frustration and how to get through it. Never Running … Read more

It’s hard to get motivated training for a race

Without question it is difficult to stay motivated training for a race. The momentum and excitement of starting a training plan can quickly fade as the weeks start to add up. We’ll cover a few creative ideas to keep that motivation. Motivated Training Let’s be real. The best part of training is usually the first … Read more

Running is therapy for your mind

Running can help your mental health. It won’t solve all of your problems, but it can be an excellent support system. We will discuss a few benefits and ways it can help provide therapy for your mind. No cost therapy for your mind I’m definitely not a mental health specialist, but I can share my … Read more

It’s the journey to that impossible personal record

One of the most rewarding things about running is setting a goal for yourself and achieving it. Identifying a new personal record to go after and creating a training plan around it creates purpose for your runs. However, it’s more than just crossing the finish line and receiving the medal. It’s all about the journey … Read more