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
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, add in strides once or twice a week. Strides are short bursts (about 100 meters)
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 do, or do you know – in the back of your mind – that it’s
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 weather gets chilly, but not freezing cold. Running in the freezing cold, really?! 😉
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
Meal Prepping (and My First Try)
With marathon training reaching full peak, blogging, writing a novel, working, and maintaining a household... cooking balanced meals at the end of the day doesn't always happen. But I still need to fuel my body for the
What’s in My Refrigerator?
While I used to be a major meal planner, that has fallen to the wayside this year. TH’s diet differs from mine, so the meals were only appreciated by me. As time got tighter, I felt
Favorite Find Fridays: Running Calculator Tools
Earlier this week I talked about measuring runs by distance or time. Here are some interesting ways to use that data with my favorite running calculator tools.
Time vs Distance Running
With the rise of smart phones with GPS, it is easier than ever for runners to measure distance. But is distance the best way to measure progress? Is it the best way to determine the end of
Savannah Related
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, add in strides once or twice a week. Strides are short bursts (about 100 meters)
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 do, or do you know – in the back of your mind – that it’s
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 weather gets chilly, but not freezing cold. Running in the freezing cold, really?! 😉
All Resources and Reviews
The Anxious Person’s Guide to Trying Yoga, Maybe
I have a list titled, "Be Brave". And on this list, is a bunch of things I want to do
7 Ways Yoga Benefits Runners
Running is fantastic, but we need to face an important fact: We work the same muscle groups over and over. A well-rounded athlete works different
5K Tips for the Long Distance Runner
Long distance races are my first love, but they require lengthy training and recovery. Splashing in some 5K races is a
Hal Higdon 5K Intermediate Plan Review
Using the Hal Higdon 5K Intermediate Plan I dropped 1:55 off my 5K personal record (PR) and 2:21 off my
Final 5K Test (Hilton Head Freedom Race Recap)
Memorial Day morning I ran the Hilton Head Freedom 5K which benefited the Low Country Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes. My
Favorite Find Friday: 5K Racing Tips
Happy Friday! Today, I have 5 articles with 5K racing tips. There are tips for beginners and race strategies for