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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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
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
Night splints for plantar fasciitis
I went to Ledesma Sports Medicine Clinic in Savannah for my plantar fasciitis. The clinic provides free injury consultations which was perfect to give me some feedback while I waited for the lengthy referral process that is our
Running and anti-inflammatory drugs
Monday I visited my new primary care physician with hopes of getting prescriptions for custom orthotics and an insurance-covered inhaler. Y'know, walking and breathing... important things for health. I told him about bilateral arch pain since
Pool Running with Plantar Fasciitis
I'm still struggling with foot pain and the marathon looms ever closer. I considered buying some time on Savannah's only zero-gravity treadmill (and I still might), but I wanted a more cost-effective method. So I thought I'd try pool
5 Tips for Exercise-Induced Asthma
When I was 21, I had bronchitis. My lungs made crackling and popping noises like rice crispies cereal. I was short of breath and my PCP gave me an inhaler. Next month, I got really short
Savannah Related
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