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There are things runners do that feel completely normal…until you try to explain them to a non-runner.

And then you hear yourself and go:

…okay yeah, that sounds unhinged.

Here are a few of the most irrational, but very real runner habits: 

1. The Runner’s Nod

You make eye contact with anothe...

The snow melted this week… and then came back. So I know we’re not fully there yet.

But I can feel it — spring is close. And if you’re trying to get back into running, I have a feeling you can feel it too.

That pull to start again. 

Why Spring Running Feels So Different

There’s something about...

One of the most common concerns runners have when they’re restarting is this:

“Am I running too slow for this to even count?”

If you’ve ever checked your watch mid-run and felt slightly embarrassed by the pace staring back at you, you’re not alone.

I used to feel that way too.

When I first start...

If you have ever finished a run and woken up the next day with sore legs, you are not alone. Muscle soreness after running is one of the most common experiences for both beginner runners and runners who are restarting their running routine.

For many women I work with, soreness quickly leads to doub...

It’s March break here in Quebec, which means our normal routine has shifted. The mornings are slower. The house is louder. The days feel less structured and a little more unpredictable.

And still, I went for a run this morning.

Not because I am deep into a demanding training block. Not because I h...

If you’re a chronic start–stop runner, you don’t actually struggle with starting.

You struggle with the gap.

The two days where nothing happens. The quiet space where momentum fades. The moment when your brain starts whispering, “Well… I guess we fell off again.” Missing one run isn’t the problem....

This week, something interesting happened at work.

Race registrations opened for the event my company is partnering with this year. Distances offered: 5K, 10K, and 15K. Within days, colleagues started stopping me in the hallway, messaging me, asking the same question:

“Which distance should I sign...

If you’re building a running habit, the idea of intentionally running less might feel counterproductive.

Less distance. Less intensity. Less effort. But here’s the truth many runners discover only after burnout:

A recovery week in running is not a step backward; it’s what allows long-term progress...

If building a running habit were just about discipline, you’d already have one.

Because you’re not someone who “can’t stick to things.” You get through your days. You handle work, family, responsibilities, and a never-ending to-do list. You don’t forget how to function as a human.

So when running ...

When I’m training for longer distances, I don’t think about the whole run.

I’ve learned that if I do, my brain immediately starts negotiating. Do I really want to do this today? Do I have time for this? This is going to feel long.

So instead of focusing on the entire workout, I break it down into ...