The Importance of Varying Your Running Workouts for Optimal Performance

Today I want to talk about an athlete whom we will call Alex. Alex is a talented high school student with a natural talent for running. Alex loved the feeling of pounding the pavement. Every day, Alex would lace up their shoes and head out for a run, enjoying the breeze and the sun on

The Impact of Running on Mental Health: Benefits, Risks, and Strategies for Management

In this article, we will explore the various ways in which running can positively and negatively impact mental health, and provide strategies for using run training to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Boston Marathon Featured Runner-Shelby Henry #marathonmonday

I am so excited to start a new series featuring a different runner each week. Every Monday until April, I will be featuring a runner that has qualified and currently training to run the Boston Marathon in April this year. The Boston Marathon represents something special for many runners. As one of the oldest and

Boston Marathon Featured Runner-Kathy Labus #marathonmonday

I am so excited to start a new series featuring a different runner each week. Every Monday, until April, I will be featuring a runner that has qualified and currently training to run the Boston Marathon in April this year. The Boston Marathon represents something special for many runners. As one of the oldest and

Run with me in 23~! My 2023 New Years Resolutions.

I hate that resolutions are so cliche and many people cringe when they hear the word resolutions. That’s not me. I will continue to work and grow as a person through small behavioral changes that will hopefully build long term healthy habits that will leave me feeling more fullfilled. One of my goals is to

Running Resolutions? You will never regret reaching your goals!

For many of us, the holiday season is in the rear view mirror and this is the time we begin to reflect on the last year of our life. We think about what went well and things we would like to change. It’s natural as we close another chapter. Looking ahead to someting new and

Running on Ice and Snow-Screw your shoes!

What is the benefit of adding sheet metal screws? Adding the sheet metal screws increases traction. The shape of the screws will sort of bite into the slick surfaces. The process is very quick and easy with very little cost compared to other options.

How a Running Coach can help you make 2022 the BEST year of running YET!

It’s that time of year again, when everyone seems to be making New Year’s resolutions and setting their running goals. Lots of runners will choose a time based goal or work to hit a specific mileage. With the best intentions starting out, many will fizzle out and not reach those goals. Working with a coach

Happy New Year! 2022

New Years can be a great time to reflect and set new goals for runners. It fits well into most training cycles as most major fall races and even early winter racing has finished and runners are gearing up for spring.   I want to hear from you! Reflecting Thinking back over 2021 what do you

Anxiety stole a year of running from me, but I am fighting my way back!

Anxiety is a normal response to stress, something everyone deals with it at some point. Someone who struggles with an anxiety disorder, however, manages persistent overwhelming feelings. Often during everyday situations. I think I have always been a “worrier” but there was a definite shift for me when the worry became a constant feeling of