Injured? Facing the prospect of missing your goal race? Pissed off and so upset that you can't even handle your own self right now? I feel you my running friend. "How to mentally cope with a running injury" wasn't one of the topics you researched in detail when planning for your goal race, but here you are. In this post, we're going to discuss how to keep your attitude up when an injury’s got Continue reading →
7 Running Lies You’ve Got to Stop Telling Yourself
Hey you, runner constantly talking down about yourself or pretending you defy the rules of exercise science. Yeah, you. I hear you saying things like: "I'm not fast enough. I'll never be able to do that. That limp is nothing, it'll go away if I run through it." As a coach and fellow runner myself, I'm here to tell you that you're wrong. These are just a few examples of running lies you've got Continue reading →
2019 SunBare Whispering 5K (Clothing Optional) Review
"Third time's a charm" is not a sentence I ever imagined I'd be muttering about running a naked 5K, but here we are. The 2019 SunBare Whispering 5K was the third (official - don't ask) time Geoff and I have run a clothing optional 5K. The first year we ran (2015), I was terrified. I remember driving into the Whispering Pines Nudist Resort, immediately seeing naked bodies everywhere, and Continue reading →
7 Things to Do During a 100 Mile Ultramarathon Taper
You've spent the last 6 months or more training for your 100 miler. You've put in your miles, and now entered the taper block of training, a time both hated and loved by runners everywhere. Now that your training volume has cut back significantly, what else is left to do before race day (besides feel like you're going to lose your mind from lack of adequate activity?) Answer: plenty. Here are Continue reading →
I’m the Goo.
I've touted this countless times before, but I'm going to say it again: running is a lifetime sport. As in: we want to be able to do this for the rest of our lives. I'm constantly reminding my clients and friends to take a step back and remember this very important fact. And of course, I'm often reminding myself: running is a lifetime sport... ...so don't be stupid. Remember that there Continue reading →
How to Overcome the Fear of Running in the Dark
The majority of runners I know are early birds: putting in their miles as soon as the sun rises. In fact, most races, from 5K's to marathons and beyond, start first thing in the morning . So it's no surprise that there is an inherent fear of running in the dark and at night among runners: because they simply don't do it. But if you've got an overnight ultramarathon or relay race coming up, the Continue reading →
Adventures & Trail Running at Morrow Mountain State Park
On a whim, my husband and I decided to pack up our camping gear and escape for a few days. At the recommendation of a friend, we opted for some hiking and trail running at Morrow Mountain State Park. One of the cool things about being self employed and co-parenting with an ex means that sometimes, you CAN pack up your camping stuff on a whim and escape into the woods. The counter to that, it's Continue reading →
Trail Running Dangers: 8 Things I Actually Fear in the Forest
I'd like to believe that growing up hearing fairy tales like "Hansel & Gretel" and "Little Red Riding Hood" is what led us to believe as adults that there are some really creepy things are lurking in the dark forest. Or maybe it was the Blair Witch Project, I don't know. But the point is: it seems like a lot of people are afraid of being in the woods alone, and assume trail running dangers Continue reading →
The Benefits of Yoga for Ultra Runners: a Complete Guide
I already know what you're thinking: "Yoga for ultra runners? No thank you, it's too boring/too hard/too time consuming/ I'm not flexible/etc. I'd rather run." Yeah, I can relate. You see, I've been active my entire life. From tap dancing and ballet as a little girl, to tearing up the soccer fields and track as a teenager, to perpetually chasing ultra distance finish lines as an adult: Continue reading →
Science in Sport: SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel Review
Disclaimer: I dislike 99% of endurance gels on the market. The consistency makes me gag, the taste is unsettling, and they piss off my stomach. So when my friend Brian offered up a Science in Sport / SiS GO isotonic energy gel mid run, I politely took it and tucked it into my hydration pack for "later". Later meaning, probably never. Except a few runs later, I found myself in a Continue reading →
Running Your First 50 Miler – Everything You Need to Know About Race Day
FIFTY MILES. You probably don't even like to drive that far (who does?) and here you are, about to run 50 miles on nothing but your own two feet. Running your first 50 miler can be exciting, terrifying, overwhelming all at once, after all, it's nearly twice as far as a traditional marathon. Don't worry, coach Heather has you covered: in this post, we'll cover everything you need to know bout Continue reading →
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