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

  • There are key concepts involved in creating a training plan. This week, we'll explore pace zones and how to effectively use each of them.

Pace Zones: Matching Pace to Workouts

Many times I see runners going out and running the same pace day after day – and I must admit, I’m guilty of it too! As a coach, one of the first things I do

  • There are key concepts involved in creating a training plan. This week, we'll look at periodization or "timing and planning of phases within your training."

Periodization: Timing is Everything

If you’ve downloaded ready-made training plans before, you will notice that they start at some beginning mileage and then build to prepare you for race day. More advanced plans add in other training components, such

  • The Runner's World Cookbook is full of great runner-appropriate recipes. Here's my quick review on the book and some recipes you can try today!

Book Review: The Runner’s World Cookbook

If the recipes in the Runner’s World magazine entice you, The Runner’s World Cookbook compiles 150 of their favorites, including breakfasts, soups, and main dishes. Here’s my quick review on the book and some recipes

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

  • The Enmarket Bridge Run is a challenge to race "The Bridge" - the Talmadge Bridge. I was nervous to take on said challenge. See why I'm glad I did!

2017 Enmarket Bridge Run Recap

I’ve lived in Savannah for basically all of my running-life and mostly, I race in Savannah. It means I know hot, humid, and incredibly flat miles. One time my coach sent me on a “hilly”

  • Some people use tons of running gear, and some people use very little. Read about the items I use and learn how to make your runs easier.

Running Gear to Make Your Runs Easier

I’m a big proponent that runners only need 3 or 4 specific pieces of running gear to get started (check it out here), but as running has become an expansive part of my lifestyle, I’ve

  • The Baker's Pride Donut Challenge 5K was so much fun! See how my first year running this race went and why you will want to sign up next year!

2017 Baker’s Pride Donut Challenge

OMG, this race was so much fun! Check out the Baker’s Pride Donut Challenge 5K: Run to a bakery, eat donuts, and run back. Awards based on donuts eaten + finishing time. One donut not

Savannah Related

  • There are key concepts involved in creating a training plan. This week, we'll explore pace zones and how to effectively use each of them.

Pace Zones: Matching Pace to Workouts

Many times I see runners going out and running the same pace day after day – and I must admit, I’m guilty of it too! As a coach, one of the first things I do

  • There are key concepts involved in creating a training plan. This week, we'll look at periodization or "timing and planning of phases within your training."

Periodization: Timing is Everything

If you’ve downloaded ready-made training plans before, you will notice that they start at some beginning mileage and then build to prepare you for race day. More advanced plans add in other training components, such

  • The Runner's World Cookbook is full of great runner-appropriate recipes. Here's my quick review on the book and some recipes you can try today!

Book Review: The Runner’s World Cookbook

If the recipes in the Runner’s World magazine entice you, The Runner’s World Cookbook compiles 150 of their favorites, including breakfasts, soups, and main dishes. Here’s my quick review on the book and some recipes

All Resources and Reviews

  • Why Racing Makes Us Nervous - Racing feet

Why Racing Makes Us Nervous

Why does racing make us nervous with butterflies or worse? Why does tapering for that big race leave us a