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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Marathon Measures Taper [Hal Higdon Intermediate 1]
Marathon Measures Taper: The race was Saturday, but we’ve got one more training recap to go. I finished up the 3 week taper of the Hal Higdon Intermediate 1 Plan. My race goal time was
5 Crowd-Funding Campaigns for Runners
For such a cheap sport we have, we runners sure like to geek out on shoes, tech, and gear. Check out these crowd-funding campaigns for runners available now.
Strategies to Manage Race Day Stress
With the Savannah Rock ‘n Roll Marathon coming up this weekend, I’m managing all-the-feels. Will all of my training pay off or will it be “just not my day”? I know nervousness will actually help me
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
Reach Your Next Level in Running with a Paradigm Shift
In 2007 when I started the Couch to 5K program, I always referred to my activity as “jogging”. It wasn’t an inaccurate term, but I used it because the word “running” intimidated me. I wasn’t
Myofascial Release Therapy for Foot Pain
In my search for an uninjured running season, I tried myofascial release therapy sessions. I received myofascial release therapy for foot pain by a Licensed Massage Therapist, certified in the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach. The treatment focuses on
Top 5 Self-Improvement Podcasts
On my list of good habits I wrote on Wednesday, I mentioned monitoring and taking action on different parts of my life. I’m big on self-improvement. I don’t read as many books as I would
When Should I Buy New Running Shoes?
You’ve got your first pair of shoes. You’re running. You’ve run a couple of races. And you think, “Wait, when should I buy new running shoes?” At what point do you replace your running shoes?
Savannah Related
Marathon Measures Taper [Hal Higdon Intermediate 1]
Marathon Measures Taper: The race was Saturday, but we’ve got one more training recap to go. I finished up the 3 week taper of the Hal Higdon Intermediate 1 Plan. My race goal time was
5 Crowd-Funding Campaigns for Runners
For such a cheap sport we have, we runners sure like to geek out on shoes, tech, and gear. Check out these crowd-funding campaigns for runners available now.
Strategies to Manage Race Day Stress
With the Savannah Rock ‘n Roll Marathon coming up this weekend, I’m managing all-the-feels. Will all of my training pay off or will it be “just not my day”? I know nervousness will actually help me
All Resources and Reviews
How to Grow by Saying No
Are you quick to prioritize when things change in your life? If you add something, do you drop something? If
Favorite Find Friday: 3 great laughs
Happy Friday! Today I have three great laughs for you. I have a running tumblr, the 5K to couch program,
Benefits of virtual racing (and my Zombies, Run! Race Recap)
I signed up for the Zombies, Run! Spring 2016 Virtual Race. I had never participated in a virtual race before. I didn't know the
Why interval speedwork? (and my first try)
The first time you try anything, offer yourself grace. Grace started when I got home on Speedwork Wednesday and the
Pre-training baseline 5K (race recap)
I ran the 5K in the Publix Women’s Half Marathon and 5K in Savannah, GA on Saturday. I’m starting 5K
Zombies, Run! Virtual Race
Zombies, Run! is an immersive audio adventure/fitness app. You are "Runner 5" completing missions for your township during the zombie apocalypse!