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Discover 6 Whole Food Alternatives to Gels for Running. These natural alternatives provide fast carbs and steady energy for long runs and marathon training! Forget GUs, gels, and other ultra-processed sports fuels. If you want steady energy and better digestion during long runs or endurance workouts, whole foods can be a powerful alternative. Real foods […]
Why core strength is important for runners to stay healthy and injury-free. Plus, a short but effective bodyweight core workout to add to your daily routine! As part of a paid partnership with the AeroTrainer® exercise platform, I’ve pulled together some thoughts on how a core workout can benefit my fellow runners this fall. I […]
A round up of my top five running essentials. Everything I need before I head out the door to put in some miles. This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Breathe Right®. People say all you need to go for a run is your legs. While that may be true, I like to […]
A discussion on whether or not certain body types lend themselves to excelling at sport. Perhaps any body can be a runner’s (or lifter’s or swimmer’s or dancer’s) body with a little hard work and determination. “Do you run?” “You look like a runner.” “You must be pretty fast…I bet you run.” I used to […]
Your heart is pounding. The sweat is dripping down your back. You breathing quickens and the lactic acid begins to build in your legs. You can feel your body working and you begin to enter that flow state. This is an especially challenging run and the last thing you’re focused on are other people around […]
An interview with professional women’s elite runner, Allie Kieffer, about her journey with running and my thoughts on why she inspires ME as a runner! This post is sponsored by adidas. We all have people we look up to. Whether it’s in our careers, in sports, or just in our everyday lives. As a runner, […]
Whether you’re a veteran runner or a newbie to the sport, participating in a race is an experience like none other. Fun, rewarding, and great for making new friends! Find out why YOU should sign up for a race TODAY. Running is my sport. Ever since I started in middle school cross-country over 10 years […]