"I get called an adrenaline junkie every other minute, and I'm just fine with that." - Steve Irwin4 years ago this month, I was 9 months pregnant with my first son.4 years ago this month, Steve Irwin was killed by a sting ray. Yes, the beloved crocodile hunter.As anyone who has spent time around a pregnant woman, ready to pop "any day now" can tell you, we tend to be incredibly sensitive. But the Continue reading →
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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...]
Tightrope Walking
One of the most important things I stress to both clients and friends (and clients who are friends) is the concept of running being a lifetime sport. In theory, we love running so much that we want to do this FOREVER, right? Silent pause as I look at the collective head nods in agreement. As … [Read More...]