At some point between kids I had decided I was GOING to be a triathlete (never mind the fact that I can't swim...) When my sister and brother in law (so fun I can call him that now!) were visiting almost two years ago, we went and looked at some fancy trek road bikes at a local bike shop. I rode one up and down the parking lot, fell in love, but realized as a broke college student /waitress /mom, Continue reading →
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Deep Vein Thrombosis and Endurance Athletes: Know the Deadly Risks of DVT
If you only read one post of mine this year, I hope it will be this important one. We're going to discuss a somewhat common, potentially deadly condition that as a runner or endurance athlete you definitely need to know about: deep vein thrombosis, or "DVT". In a society that is woefully inactive … [Read More...]
Death…for Life.
Ultra runners are no strangers to race registration lotteries. You see, in the trail and ultra running world, races are more often than not held in forests, parks, or on mountains that simply cannot accommodate the thousands (or tens of thousands) of participants you see in traditional road … [Read More...]
Miles and Menstrual Cycles: How Your Period Affects Your Running
As a female runner, there are a few circumstances and considerations we have to take that our male counterparts do not. Like, finding a sports bra that actually works. Running while pregnant, post-partum, or breastfeeding. Or the topic of todays post: how your period affects your running and … [Read More...]