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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The Weekly Chaos Report: 2/19/19
One of the more identifying signs that I am definitely getting older is the fact that almost daily I comment on the date. As in "February 19th! WHERE HAS THE MONTH GONE!" My clients at the gym almost always agree with these sentiments, and thankfully haven't pointed out the fact that I've been … [Read More...]
The “Find the Time” Comparison Trap, and Why I Hate It.
Due to the nature of - well - my life, I spend a decent amount of time on either the treadmill or the stair climber. I'm not ashamed, I no longer refer to them as "dreadmills" or any of that garbage, they are simply tools in my training arsenal. That said, there's no denying that they can be a bit … [Read More...]
6 Lower Leg Strength, Stability, & Balance Exercises for Trail Runners
Two of my favorite words to say are "pelican" and "proprioception". They have absolutely nothing to do with each other, though I suppose a pelican could have amazing proprioception, as most animals do. Anyway, proprioception is your perception or awareness of the position and movement of your body … [Read More...]