In my mind, I officially became a runner back in December, 2000 when I signed up with Team in Training. From that season and the ones that followed, I learned about training, pacing, what to eat, drink and how to plan for, prepare for, and run a race. I also learned some race and running etiquette. This …
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When In Doubt – Run It Out
Wondering if it's worth it to just go out for 10 minute run? It is. Now go run! Keli 🙂
Check yourself before you wreck yourself
Today, girls and boys we are going to improve your running form is just 3 simple steps. Raise Your Gaze The next time you go on a run focus your gaze on a spot about 5, even 10 feet in front of you. This simple trick will force you to lift your head up slightly. …
Sweaty Bands are Awesome
I picked up this super cute shiny headband at the Wipro SF Marathon Expo a few weeks' back. My new bling-y Sweaty Bands headband makes me happy! You can order our own cute headband at http://www.sweatybands.com/en/shop-sweaty-products. They come in a variety of colors and prints. The prices range from $12-$18. *Please note that I only …
Enjoying the View
“I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it.” ― William ShakespeareThis was where I went to run yesterday morning. I drove about 20 minutes south from my house for a solo run at Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon, CA. The bike path is flat and runs along the Tiburon Penninsula offering spectacular views …
Pity Party, Table for 1
Yuck. I have been dealing with this skin thing, this condition I've been calling "mange" for about a month. It started out as some bumps on my neck and chest that looked like a swarm of mosquitoes had descended on me in my sleep. But the bumps didn't itch, they were just bumps. A few …
Don’t Skimp On Summer Workouts
Summer schedules can put a crimp in your workout plans. If you are staying home with your kids and running Camp Mom, odds are their schedule is a bit looser so you might not have to be up and ready as early as you had done the school year. If you are a working mom …
A Race a Month Through 2013
After my recent half marathon I've decided that I'm going to plan at least one race a month between now and December 31, 2013. Normally I do a race then drop the training down to a maintenance level then ramp up as needed. By scheduling and paying for races it will keep my training at …
Why Recovery Runs are Important
When training for a race, each of your training runs serves a purpose. My training plan has an easy run, run at race pace, long run (at a slower pace) and then the beloved recovery run. The recovery run is the one component I used to consider optional. For the past few years I've learned …
Hippity Hoppity, it’s Easter
On this lovely Easter morning I needed to go on a run. I spent all of Saturday at a volleyball tournament - and when I say all day, I mean it. We left the house at 6:30am and did not get home until just before 8pm. What normally happens at these tournaments is the girls …
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