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Making Running Possible for Every Woman
Running doesn't have to be intimidating. Through my beginner-friendly tips and inspiring stories, you'll learn how to dream big, plan smart, and run confidently. Whether you're just starting or chasing a new goal, this is YOUR space to feel empowered and unstoppable.
Last week, I made a decision after my half marathon long run, I decided I was officially committing to the run-walk method for this marathon training cycle.
If you missed that story, hereās the short version.
I had planned to run 21.1 km continuously for as long as I could during my training run. ...
A few days ago, I had 21 kilometres on my training schedule.
Before heading out, I knew I wanted to challenge myself on this run. It was kind of like a test: I wanted to try to run as far as I could without stopping.Ā
After all, my fitness has been improving. Iāve been feeling stronger, my trainin...
At this week's Boston Marathon, Nike put out a line that quickly made its way across the running world:
āRunners welcome. Walkers tolerated.ā
And if Iām being honest, it made me angry.Ā Not mildly annoyed. Not āI disagree but I see the angle.ā
Angry because I know exactly what that kind of messa...
If Youāre New to Running, Read This FirstĀ
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...
Feeling Out of Shape? Why You Can (and Should) Still Start Running!
If youāve ever thought, Iād love to start running, but I feel way too out of shape, youāre not alone. Many women hesitate to lace up their sneakers because they assume running is only for the fit, fast, and athletic. But hereās t
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Starting your running journey is an exciting step toward better fitness, mental clarity, and personal growth. However, the first month is often the most challenging, as your body and mind adapt to a new routine. Understanding the common physical and mental challenges of runningāand knowing how to ad...
Starting a running routine can feel like climbing a moutnain when you've barely taken a step. But every runner - no matter how experienced - begins at the same place: the starting line.
Thoughts like āIām too slow,ā āItās so hard,ā or āWill this ever get easier?ā are incredibly commonābut hereās th...
Ever wonder if walking during your runs means youāre not a ārealā runner?
I used to feel the same way. Growing up, I wasnāt athletic, and when I started running as an adult, I thought walking was a sign of failure. It wasnāt until I trained for a marathon using the run-walk method that I realized ho...
