Stopping Negative Self-Talk

We’ve all been there. Telling ourselves that we aren’t good enough, fast enough, strong enough, or _____ enough. “Self-talk” refers to the discussions we have in our heads, and we […]

Four Ways to Improve Your Running Form

There is a lot more to running than simply lacing up your shoes and heading out the door. Runners run the gambit from your occasional jogger to competitive ultra marathoners […]

This Is Your Body on Overtraining

According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, overtraining is defined as “excessive frequency, volume, or intensity of training, resulting in fatigue, which is also caused by a lack of […]

What You Can When You Can – Book Review

(Cover image via WYCWYC.com) What You Can When You Can: Healthy Living on Your Terms is a book written by Carla Birnberg and Roni Noone, both phenomenal women and seasoned bloggers. […]

3 Things I Learned From Not Training For A Race

The other weekend I ran the Chicago Spring Half Marathon with barely any dedicated training. I was still exercising, but most of my workouts consisted of high-intensity interval or strength […]

Training for a Race Last Minute

Kind of like cramming for a test, I had to figure out some last minute training for a race. I signed up for the Chicago Spring Half Marathon months in advance […]

How To Get Back On Track After A Vacation

I don’t know about anyone else, but I hear the word vacation and suddenly all bets are off. It’s a time for me to have fun and do something besides […]

5 Reasons To Run With A Partner

I used to abhor the thought of running with someone else. I said I didn’t understand the value, but really I was just afraid of someone being better than me. […]

Learn While You Run with a Chicago Running Tour

When I first moved to Chicago I didn’t know anyone and I definitely didn’t know anything about the city.  One of the things on my list was to take a […]

How Mantras Work For Me

I always enjoy reading inspirational messages or pictures that people post on the million varieties of social media. I usually read them, think “oh that’s good, I should remember that,” […]

When Should You Replace Your Running Shoes?

There are a million different answers to “when should you replace your running shoes” which is why the question is asked so many times. Most people like a straightforward answer […]

Getting Fitted For Running Shoes

I learned about proper running shoes the hard way. When I started my running journey, all I knew was that athletic things needed to be done in athletic shoes. I […]

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