So yesterday I did my first “speed” workout on a treadmill. I put “speed” in quotations because I’m not feeling very speedy these days based on the fact that I’ve spent about the past 6 months training for a 48.6 mile endurance event (the Dopey Challenge). I haven’t pushed myself hard in quite some time, […]
Running
Dopey Challenge 2014 – 5K
After our adventure at the expo we got back to the resort and got everything in order to prep for the 5K. I have to admit, when I packed my suitcase I really didn’t have any idea exactly what clothes I would be wearing for each race…I just made sure to pack all my favorite […]
Dopey Challenge 2014 — Travel and Expo
Ah yes…the Dopey Challenge. It seemed like such a distant goal when I signed up back in April 2013. I had nine months to plan and train. No problem! But then summer ended and it was like WHAM!! This is really happening isn’t it?!? In case you didn’t know, the Dopey Challenge is a four […]
My Favorite Cold Weather Running Gear (so far)
(NOTE: this is NOT a sponsored or paid post.) Since this is my first year running in cold weather it’s been a little bit of an experiment trying to figure out what kind of gear works best. It’s not even officially winter yet and we’ve experienced some brutal weather here in Michigan so far! I […]
Should You Become a RRCA Certified Running Coach?
I’m always looking for ways to improve my running and to help other people become better and more confident runners. So when I found out about the RRCA running coach certification class I jumped all over it! How did I NOT know about this until just now?!? When people ask me questions about running I […]
Nike iPhone Forearm Sleeve Review
NOTE: This is NOT a sponsored post or paid review. Is it just me or do Marshalls and TJMaxx always have the most random health and fitness items?? When I was there the other day I spotted this contraption. It’s sort of like a compression sleeve disguised as a carrier for your iPhone. Or is […]