As many of you know, my sister, a runner and triathlete (Ironman at that!) is a cancer survivor. Malignant melanoma to be exact, diagnosed at the young age of 34. It an odd twist of events, it was Holly and her cancer that suckered inspired me into running in the first place. But I'm not here today to tell that story again. Instead, I want to talk about something that is very much a reality and Continue reading →
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
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Review: Runner’s High Herbals
When I find a product I really love, I feel compelled to share. This is definitely one of those instances. I first discovered Runner's High Herbals through Instagram, via a runner I do not know in real life, but I enjoy following her trail and ultra running adventures through visual snapshots. She … [Read More...]
Why Do My Hands Swell When I Run?
Running is inherently good for our bodies. Running helps improve cardiovascular health, can reduce the risk of cancers and metabolic diseases, helps improve mental well-being, and believe it or not, can actually be good for your joints. (So you can tell Aunt Jan at the Thanksgiving dinner table … [Read More...]
How to Maintain Winter Running Motivation
Training through the winter months can prove to be incredibly unmotivating for many runners. It's easy to understand why, the days are shorter, the weather is often gloomy, and it's cold. Sometimes below-freezing cold. However, when you've signed up for a race, your training plan doesn't care … [Read More...]