Health & Fitness
Run Or Rest? How To Approach Running When You’re Sick
It’s been nine days since I last went for a run. I knew the flu was going to hit me soon; it got each of my family members, one by one. It hit me last […]
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Contemplating An Ultra – Why I Am Doing It
Should a person run an ultramarathon before they run a standard marathon? Well, I think I’m going to put that to the test in April 2019 at the Tillamook Burn 50k. Am I a nervous […]
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How To Fuel And Hydrate Before Your Competitive Or Casual Run
I ran a 10k this weekend, and it was awesome. However, after mile 4, I started to feel sluggish. I realized that I hadn’t stuck to my normal pre-race meal plan. I was in a […]
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Nine Tips For Fall Running
Fall is here. I can feel the crispness in the mornings, and the days are getting shorter. I love this time of year. Even though every year I mourn the end of Summer, Fall has […]
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The Importance Of The Pre-Race Taper
The mighty, and dreaded, taper. We all know it’s in our best interest to lessen our mileage and increase rest prior to a race, but why is it so hard to do? Tapering is the […]
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Skin Care For Runners
As runners, we have to work extra hard to keep our skin looking good. Hours and hours out in harsh, and even pleasant, weather can do years of damage to our skin while we are […]
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Looking For A Trail Challenge? Sign Up For Elk-Kings Trail Races
My running group and I have put a challenging trail race on our calendars for next year. We are still riding the high from Hood to Coast last weekend, and new races keep piquing our […]
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Hood To Coast 2018 – Relay Recap
I can’t believe the Mother of All Relays is over for another year. I had an amazing time with a group of dedicated runners. The event was full of energy, as always. And I have […]
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Where To Buy The Right Running Shoes
For some of us, finding the right running shoes is a challenge. Then there are the lucky SOB’s that can run in just about anything. I am not one of the lucky ones, so finding […]
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Running On Empty – Living Without Sugar And Grain
My husband, I started a no sugar, no grain diet a couple months ago. I was resistant at first because I am a girl who loves carbohydrates and sugar. I am a carb eating sugar […]