Two and a half years ago, I was training for my very first half marathon. I had been following a training program, so I was pretty confident that I'd be able to run the distance and finish the race. But when the night before race day came... I had no idea what I was doing. … Continue reading What to Do on the Morning of Your Race
Month: April 2018
Take Some Time for Quiet
When was the last time you just sat quietly? I'm not talking about having quiet time with a book or a craft, or listening to music quietly through your headphones. I'm talking about just being totally quiet and letting your mind wander. For me, it's been a while. I actually can't remember the last time … Continue reading Take Some Time for Quiet
Coming to Terms with a Running Injury
Let me set the scene for you. It's early April. The weather is finally warming up and you're loving being able to run outside again after a cold winter. You've been training for a half marathon since January. Your training is going SO WELL and you're on track to get a personal record on your … Continue reading Coming to Terms with a Running Injury
Cold Weather Running
So... it's April. It's supposed to be spring. But here in the Midwest, it's still pretty dang cold. I've spent the past few months training for a half marathon, and I've had to run outside on some pretty cold days, so I thought I'd share some tips that have been working for me when running … Continue reading Cold Weather Running