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

  • Crimestoppers 10K 2017 Race Recap Title

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

  • GT Pi Mile 2017 Race Recap Title

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

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

  • How Running Changed my Life

How Running Changed My Life

Sometimes I joke that I hate running. And not just because I have to go out in the rain or cold. And not just because it takes away time that I could be sitting on

  • Balancing Runs and Rest Title

Rest or Run? Balancing Easy and Hard Days

Just like running slower, taking rest days is counterintuitive, but essential to your running program. Following hard workouts with easier workouts or rest days is key for beginners and the world’s elite, alike.

  • Plan B for Races: What to do when your training goes awry

Choosing Plan B in Your Running Season

Things don't always go according to plan. You find yourself two weeks off on your training plan You're a week away from a race you have no business running Or, you just don't feel like dragging

  • Running shoe terminology 101: Use these 6 terms to help the shoe buying process and get you a pair that feel like an extension of your feet.

Running Shoe Terminology 101

Six running terms to know when you buy your first pair of running shoes. Easily talk with the shoe specialist, so you can find the pair that feel like an extension of your feet.

Savannah Related

  • Crimestoppers 10K 2017 Race Recap Title

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

  • GT Pi Mile 2017 Race Recap Title

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

All Resources and Reviews

  • How to taper for that big race: Correctly tapering can improve your performance race day by 2-6%. Read up on tapering tips here.

How to Taper for a Big Race

Reducing your training volume before an important race is a proven way to improve performance race day. Fitness gains from training take