From book reviews to Savannah running resources and catch-all articles, here’s a mix of information and opinion that might clutter the more educational portions of the site.

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Gear

  • Going from 5K to 10K sounds daunting, but so did the 5K at first. Learn how to train for the next step and you might just find your new favorite distance.

5K to 10K: How to Train for the Next Step

You’ve run your first 5K (or a few) and you’re hooked. Congratulations! Going from 5K to 10K (6.2 miles) sounds daunting, but so did 3.1 miles when you first started. You’re ready for your next

  • There are so many options to build speed in your runs. Make sure you have a strong aerobic base before starting and then try these three tips!

3 Ways to Build Speed in Your Runs

You’ve been running consistently – week after week. But it’s all the same pace. How do you begin to do “hard” workouts? How do you begin to build speed? First, remember the one mistake every

Hal Higdon Plan Reviews

I used a few of the popular Hal Higdon training plans early in my career. Afterward I reviewed these free and well-balanced plans.

Book Reviews

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Crimestoppers 10K 2017: Race Recap

The Crimestoppers! Race Against Crime (formerly known as the Azalea race) is one of my favorite spring races in Savannah. I’m a sucker for tiny races where I can win medals! I got my first

  • Three Reasons I Hired a Running Coach

3 Reasons I’m Hiring a Running Coach

This month I decided that researching, finding, and hiring a running coach was the next step in my personal running journey. Why would a running coach need a running coach? I assume, the same reason

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GT Pi Mile 2017: Pacing Mom

Georgia Tech’s GT Pi Mile 5K was my first 5K, and I come back every year now for it. I love running the grounds of my alma mater (even though I never ran as a

  • Running with Allergies: Is running with allergies OK? We ask allergist Dr. Goodman on how to prevent and deal with allergies during spring runs outside when pollen counts are high.

Running with Allergies: Ask the Doctor

Allergy season is HERE! A running nose (or worse) is not fun while logging your miles. I asked Dr. Brad Goodman, Board Certified Allergist of Coastal Allergy & Asthma PC, how we could best combat

Savannah Related

  • Going from 5K to 10K sounds daunting, but so did the 5K at first. Learn how to train for the next step and you might just find your new favorite distance.

5K to 10K: How to Train for the Next Step

You’ve run your first 5K (or a few) and you’re hooked. Congratulations! Going from 5K to 10K (6.2 miles) sounds daunting, but so did 3.1 miles when you first started. You’re ready for your next

  • There are so many options to build speed in your runs. Make sure you have a strong aerobic base before starting and then try these three tips!

3 Ways to Build Speed in Your Runs

You’ve been running consistently – week after week. But it’s all the same pace. How do you begin to do “hard” workouts? How do you begin to build speed? First, remember the one mistake every

All Resources and Reviews

  • I missed runs, now what?

How to Make up Missed Runs

It’s inevitable to miss a few days here and there. Illness, vacation, overtime at work… How do you make up for

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How Often Should I Run?

A great question I get from new runners is, “How often should I run?” or “How many days a week

  • Running when its hot kitchen

2016 Year Recap

While 2015 was filled with unexpectedness, this year gave me an opportunity to come into my own. TH and I