If you were to enter a room full of runners and ask who has had their life changed by running, I guarantee you 80% or more of those people will raise their hands. For a lot of runners, this sport is so much more than simply a means of fitness. It is a huge part of our identities, and for many of us, running quite literally saved our lives. When you stumble upon something so profound and life Continue reading →
5 Ways to Combat The Post Race Blues
Recently, a phone call conversation with a client revealed that one of her more pressing concerns about her upcoming 100 mile ultra wasn't necessarily finishing the ultra, but the potential onset of the post race blues. While I've never had a client say this was a concern before the race even happened, I can't say that I blame her. The post race blues are very real, and actually very Continue reading →
6 Useless Tips for Running with Seasonal Allergies
In order to talk about running with seasonal allergies, we've got to talk about what causes the allergies in the first place. In my case, and in the case of this written-out-of-total-frustration-and-lack-of-oxygen blog post, it's the trees. Trees truly are one of the most important things on this green planet. Simply put: without their life giving oxygen, we wouldn't exist. And I'm convinced Continue reading →
6 Common Trail Running Fears (and How to Get Past Them)
Getting lost. Snakes. Twisting ankles. Bears. Trail Running fears: let's talk about them. As a full time trail running evangelist (self declared) it is my calling to bring runners off of the pavement, and on to the trails. I am bound and determined to help all runners discover how amazing trail running can be, either full time, or as a supplement to their road training. But despite my best Continue reading →
6 Simple Post Run Stretches
There are a number of quips and short stories that truly stand out in my mind from my time in college as an exercise science student, beyond of course, the "important" knowledge that all of my clients hope I've retained (rest assured, I have). One of those stories came from a biomechanics teacher, who told us he had once witnessed a physical altercation at an exercise science convention. That's Continue reading →
Ultra Training 101: Ultramarathon Walking
Mention the idea of running a 100 mile ultra marathon to a non runner, and they will likely react with a look of disbelief. "You mean running 100 miles...all at once? Do you ever stop? Do you ever sleep?" they'll question, as they still can't actually comprehend the idea of traveling that far by foot (my favorite response, they'll say "I don't even drive that far!"), never mind while Continue reading →
2017 Racing Awards: The Long, The Short, The Gutsy.
The countdown is on. With only 2.5 days left in 2017, running bloggers everywhere feel compelled to provide a yearly run down of the highs and lows of their race season. Of course I am no exception. If ever a year epitomized the "commotion" portion of the title of this very blog, 2017 was it. Chaos. Laughter. Hernias. Tears. Fox tails. 2017 had it all. So without further ado, I present Continue reading →
Beyond DOMS: How to Know When Your Body Needs a Break.
After a race or a very difficult workout, how do you assess your readiness to start training again? If you are like most runners, you probably answered "when my legs stop hurting". Actually if you are like most runners, sore legs probably don't stop you, but I digress. There are a number of mathematical equations floating around the internet that can suggest how long you should wait before Continue reading →
Running Is Not That Hard.
What are some difficulties you've faced in life? I'm not just talking about the "I really need caffeine and Starbucks doesn't open for another 20 minutes" difficulties. I mean the gut wrenching, soul crushing kind of difficulties. The things that have kept you up in the middle of the night, the weight of the world sitting heavily on you as you feel your heart tighten in your chest. The sort Continue reading →
SMART Goal Setting for Runners
We have only 3 weeks left in 2017. THREE. That's absolutely insane if you ask me, and you can count me in as one of those people who stumbles through life mumbling "where has the time GONE?" As we approach a new year, it's time for people to start reflecting on what they've accomplished this past year, and declaring their resolutions and goals for 2018. If you are a long time runner that Continue reading →
When the Motivation Fades…
For most of us non elite runners, the race training cycle often goes a little something like this: You sign up for a race. Perhaps it was a well thought out and calculated decision, perhaps it was on a whim. (Hey, I'm not judging, I've absolutely fallen victim to the dangerous combination that is ultrasignup.com and a few too many glasses of wine.) Either way, your name is now on the race Continue reading →
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