Health & Fitness
Strength Training – The Key To Running
As a runner, I have a tendency to focus too much of my energy on ONLY my running and endurance. I forget that my muscles need more than just running in order to stay strong […]
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Health & Fitness
Goal Setting For Runners
We are a week into the new year and by now most of us have set goals for ourselves. Some of us have signed up for the gym, some have set weight-loss targets, and some […]
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Running With Friends In A Marathon
Running, as we know it, provides fantastic benefits to your mind and body. But what is better than running by yourself? It’s running with your friends! Nothing is more enjoyable than engaging in physical activities […]
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Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Runners
Christmas is creeping ever closer! I’ve compiled a large list of awesome Christmas gift ideas for the runner in your life, or for yourself. Don’t dread the last-minute shopping-I’ve got you covered. Magazine Subscriptions – […]
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CBD Oil For Runners
CBD Oil, or Cannabidiol oil, has exploded lately and runners should take advantage of it. There are many rewards for using CBD’s in order to treat and manage anything from the smallest ache to chronic […]
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The Pains And Joys Of Running With Dogs – How To Make The Most Of It
Running with a dog can be both amazing and horrible. I spent many years trying to train my dog to run with me. He managed to pull me through streets on my knees chasing birds, […]
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Ultra-Training – Month 1 Update
The first four weeks of ultramarathon training have been incredible, frightening, exciting, defeating, empowering, and sometimes dangerous. During the first couple of weeks, I couldn’t get over how crazy I was for signing up for […]
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Surviving Treadmill Season In The Pacific Northwest
It’s beginning to feel a lot like treadmill season. The days are getting shorter, the hours of dark seem to last forever. There is a bite in the air that will turn into frozen ice […]
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Ultra-Training – Week 1 Recap
Week one of ultra-training is done and I almost got all of my miles completed. It was a successful week and I was feeling really good until today. My training plan called for 26 miles […]
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8 Trail Running Safety Tips
Living in the Pacific Northwest means we have access to a myriad of gorgeous running trails. You can take your pick of easy park paths or a more technical forest climb. But with the increase […]