I'm pretty sure that I had signed up for the 2009 Myrtle Beach half marathon before Kain was even born. I was chomping at the bit to race. You see, the unexpected second pregnancy had put a damper on my new found hobby of running. Somewhere around 20 weeks, due to some complications, Dr. L put a big ban on running. As any mom will confirm, there is nothing I wouldn't do for the health and safety Continue reading →
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Epsom Salt Baths for Post Run Soreness: Does It Really Work?
For as much time as I spend defending this sport against all of the "running is bad for your knees" naysayers, I will be the first to admit that running can, and often does, hurt. Running long distances, especially when you are new to them, can leave you hobbling around for a few hours post run, … [Read More...]
8 Weeks to the Barkley Fall Classic: Week 5
You may have noticed that the "9 Weeks to the Barkley Fall Classic: Week 4" post went missing. There's two honest reasons for that: My training week kind of sucked. When I sat down to write about it, I couldn't remember what I did, and felt completely uninspired. Real words from an … [Read More...]
Trail Running at Carolina Beach State Park
Three of my absolute favorite things to do with my free time are running, traveling, and exploring new places. Fortunately, it's easy enough to combine the three by traveling to new places to run. A concept as old as running itself, but with a trendy new term called "runsploring", it's an awesome … [Read More...]