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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Why Racing Makes Us Nervous
Why does racing make us nervous with butterflies or worse? Why does tapering for that big race leave us a little irrational? I mean, I’m not even training for a specific race now and writing
Jump-Start Your Running Mojo
Eventually it happens to all of us – some of us more often than others – running feels a bit… tedious. It becomes harder and harder to get out the door. Other things seem much
Trail Running: From Streets to Trails
Trail running not only gets you out in nature and strengthens your balance and body awareness, it can also be lower impact on your joints. Ready to jump on a trail? Here are seven things
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
Savannah Women’s Half Marathon 2017
Confession: I skipped over half marathon races in my quest for the marathon. I raced a full marathon before I raced a half. And last year, I had 3 full marathons finished and just 2 half
9 Structured Fartlek Workouts
Fartlek – besides being a fun word to say – is Swedish for “speed play”. Fartlek workouts are typically unstructured workouts with periods of faster running and slower running. You can read all about the
5K Speedwork Workouts to Crush Your Next Race
The 5K spring racing season is finally upon us! I have a true love/hate relationship with the 5K. It pushes me further than I’ve thought possible, but it’s just so dang painful! I don’t know
3 Race Pacing Strategies to Run Smarter
You’ve raced this distance before, but now you’re back with a time goal. What’s the best way to reach that goal? Do you need a strategy for race day? Read about the 3 basic race pacing
Savannah Related
Why Racing Makes Us Nervous
Why does racing make us nervous with butterflies or worse? Why does tapering for that big race leave us a little irrational? I mean, I’m not even training for a specific race now and writing
Jump-Start Your Running Mojo
Eventually it happens to all of us – some of us more often than others – running feels a bit… tedious. It becomes harder and harder to get out the door. Other things seem much
Trail Running: From Streets to Trails
Trail running not only gets you out in nature and strengthens your balance and body awareness, it can also be lower impact on your joints. Ready to jump on a trail? Here are seven things
All Resources and Reviews
5 Tactics to Stay Calm and Power On
There is time for easy running and there is time to put the pedal to the metal (…for a medal).
7 Dynamic Stretches to Do Before Your Next Run
Properly warming up before jumping into a run can prevent injuries by getting blood flowing to cold, sitting muscles, gently
Downtown Savannah Running Routes
On vacation in the historic district of Savannah, GA and in need of some downtown Savannah running routes from a local?
Strides: Add Speed to Your Runs (Quick Guide)
So now you’re running at conversation pace, but how do you add in faster running? Strides! Once you’re consistently running,
What to Do with All Those Broken Promises
Do you keep promises to yourself? Big promises? Little promises? Do you trust that you’ll do what you intend to
What to Get Your Runner for Christmas – Cool Weather Edition
Got a runner on your Christmas list? Here are 6 cool weather gifts for runners to keep them comfortable when the