Some runs feel like flying. Others feel like dragging a bag of bricks uphill in the blazing sun. Take last weeks' runs. We hit our first heat wave of the season and my body was not ready for it. The runs were hard and slow. My body hadn't adapted to the warm weather yet, and my mind also had some ca...

Tempo? Fartlek? Recovery run? What the?!

When I first started running, these words made me feel like I’d accidentally walked into a secret club where everyone else knew the language. When I printed out my first running plan in preparation for my first official 10k race, I would be constantly Googli...

I have never won a race, and the chances that I will ever win one are probably worst than the chances I will ever win the lottery jackpot (by the way, I never play the lottery so that gives you an idea of the odds). In fact, in most races I participate in I usually come in the last quarter of racers...

I used to wear ¾ leggings even in the middle of a heatwave.

Not because they were comfortable. But because I couldn’t bear the thought of my thighs being seen.

The cellulite. The softness. The way they touched. The way they moved when I ran.

No one ever said anything. But I did. Every time I look...

Real talk about what starting actually looks and feels like — and how to make it stick.

I was in the past the woman Googling “how to start running”… and quietly closing the tab.

Because the plans looked intense.

Because I didn’t see myself in the people following them.

Because deep down, I did...

If You’re New to Running, Read This First 

I started running on a random Tuesday, or it might have been a Thursday. Who knows? One thing is for sure, I didn't know what the heck I was doing. I put on the only pair of running shoes I owned, an old cotton t-shirt and went out there. Didn't know where...

When I first started running, I thought for sure someone would eventually tap me on the shoulder and say, “Hey, you don’t belong here.”

I didn’t grow up athletic. I didn’t look like the runners I saw on Instagram. I took walk breaks. I ran slowly. And every time I laced up my shoes, a little voice ...

So you’ve decided to start running—amazing! But before you lace up and head out, you might be wondering: Do I need all the fancy gear I see on Instagram? The short answer? No.

When I first started running I had running shoes that resembled hiking boots more than they did running shoes, a few cotton...

Starting a new fitness habit—like running—can feel intimidating, especially if you’re unsure whether you’ll enjoy it. Many beginners believe they need to love running right away to stick with it, but that’s not true. The secret? You don’t have to love it from day one—you just need to believe it migh...

Spring is finally here! And it's probably my favorite time of year for running. There's a new found joy that comes with spring running. Something that I can't describe, but definitely gives me all kinds of energy.

And if you've been an indoor winter runner this is the perfect time of year to trans...