Week 4 - Eugene Marathon Training
This week was not a success on paper, but it felt like my most successful week so far. I am considering never doing a spring marathon again because I look back at all of my spring marathons and they seem to be the roughest cycles for me.
Week 3 - Eugene Marathon Training
This week started rough again, but ended GREAT! I've been working hard to change my mindset the last couple days about training and it helped me have a great weekend of running. Does anyone else struggle with how hard things feel at the beginning of a training cycle?
Benefits of Collagen for Runners
Collagen is the main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues and is made up of glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine (amino acids). Collagen supports hair/skin/nail health, bone/joint health, connective tissues, and gut health.
Week 2 - Eugene Marathon Training
MMMk this week was tough. I've been super fatigued which I think is a combo of adjusting to the jump in mileage and life is just nuts right now. Ricky and I got engaged in October and we finally set a wedding date for December of this year.
DQS App - What It Is and How I'm Using It
I've been using the DQS app for the last month and I love it. A lot of you have expressed interest in the app. I've been cautious to recommend it because it is not a calorie or macro counter which is the most common question I get.
Week 1 - Eugene Marathon Training
This first week was a killer. A few weeks ago when I chatted with my coach about training, she recommended kicking things off with a 10 day, 10 mile challenge.
How to Find Motivation in Your Training
MOTIVATION is a huge contributor to your success as an endurance athlete. Motivation fuels your workouts, habits, and decisions throughout your training cycle.
Glute Activation - Why It's Important for Runners + How to Do It!
Activate those glutes! It's a lot harder than it sounds, but so important for runners to do. The glutes are where all of your power comes from when running so if you aren't activating them, you're not only missing out on a lot of power but also causing a lot of strain on other muscles to make up for the work.
2018 Goals - See Ya Later 2017!
Another year down! I love looking back on my goals from the prior year to see how many (or how few) I was able to accomplish before setting new goals for the next year.
2017 NYC Marathon Race Recap - A NEW PR!
Marathon recaps are so hard... mostly because it's such a long race, how can I remember every moment??? But I want to relive this race over and over because it was the BEST RACE EVER!!!!!!!!
Tasc Performance Activewear Apparel Review
Tasc Performance recently reached out to me asking if I'd review a few items from their line. I looked through the designs and liked what I saw, and am even more happy after actually testing the products.
2017 Long Beach Half Marathon Race Recap - A New Course PR
There is something special about your first half marathon, especially when it’s also your hometown race. I’ve lived in Long Beach for 14 years (almost half my life!), and the Long Beach Half Marathon was the first race I ever signed up for.
Fall Marathon Travel Prep Guide
Doing marathons + traveling is so much fun, but it can also be stressful. My #1 rule for traveling for a race is that everything has to fit in a carry on.
Safety Tips for Running Alone
Running first thing in the morning was my jam until I started working a 9-5 and was forced to run at 4 or 5 am rather than 9 am (oh the server life of late nights and sleeping in!).