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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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?
Can an Average Runner Boston Qualify?
In 2015 with 1 marathon under my belt and struggling with an injury, I decided I wanted to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I needed to take my 1st marathon time of 5:04 down to
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
What to Do After Couch to 5K?
You just finished the Couch to 5K program? FREAKING CONGRATULATIONS! I love that you started running. Maybe you had doubts and fears, but you ran anyway. And that's amazing. I'm proud of you, and I
Miles for Meals 5K 2016 Race Recap
Last year, I did not do well in the Miles for Meals 5K, but this year I prepared myself. Heat and humidity rolling in? Check. Course change? Check (I've never run the official course). Start out
How I Started Running, Pt 2
Welcome to Part 2 of How I Started Running. In Part 1, I set the scene. My life felt both stagnant and chaotic. In an effort to challenge some of my preconceived notions, I chose to try
How I Started Running, Pt 1
This is part 1 of a 2 part series on How I Started Running. First, you should know: I never liked running. I was very vocal about it. My motto was, "I don't run unless an angry
Savannah Related
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?
Can an Average Runner Boston Qualify?
In 2015 with 1 marathon under my belt and struggling with an injury, I decided I wanted to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I needed to take my 1st marathon time of 5:04 down to
All Resources and Reviews
Running Lessons from my Dog
Oakley and I ran 3 miles and actually did a couple pick-ups or fartleks (spurts of speed) in the middle, and from
Pork. It’s what you shouldn’t eat before a run.
Slightly relevant: Anybody else remember this ad? I think its ingrained in my dinner-thoughts. Often, when I think of meat for dinner,
Running Across Golden Gate Bridge
Running across the Golden Gate Bridge was one of my selected milestones toward my first marathon this year. Unfortunately, the
GT Pi Mile 2014: Mom’s First 5K
Today was my mom's first 5K race! We ran the GT Pi Mile 2014. Now she's done much greater feats --
Buying Running Shoes and Gait Analysis
How do you know which shoes to buy? And what is a gait analysis? As a newbie, these questions can
Beaufort Twilight Run (Race Recap)
I drove about an hour to the race in Habersham Village, a little neighborhood in Beaufort SC for the Beaufort