Peroneal Tendonitis: Runners’ Treatment and Prevention Guide
Have pain on the outside of your ankle? It could be Peroneal Tendonitis! A complete guide to understanding, treating, and preventing it.
About the Author
Amanda Brooks
2021 Another Year of Building
I started this blog in 2005 technically, but I’ve been posting at least 3 times a week since 2007! While now 95% of what I share is …
Garmin Forerunner 55 Review vs 45 vs 245
When I’m asked about the best GPS watch for beginners, I almost always point to the most basic Garmin Forerunner. Currently …
8 Half Marathon Race Day Tips to Improve Your Day
Ask any experienced runner for their best race day tips and it almost always includes “don’t start too fast” and “don’t try anything new on …
Running in Bad Air Quality and Smoke from Fires
Can I run in the smoky air? How are you dealing with running in smog? What are my options for running in bad air quality? These questions …
Yaktrax Review: Are Yaktrax good for running in snow and ice?
Running in the Kansas City winters and now since 2015 in the Colorado winters, I’ve had my fair share of slips on the ice. Which lead …
Best Trail Running Watch – Comparing Top Models and Features
There are a lot of GPS trail running watches on the market, and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. In addition to typical features …
Trail vs Road Running: Can You Love Them Both? And the Treadmill too!
It seems blasphemous to tell my trail running friends that I love my time on the road and probably worse to tell my road running friends …
Your Beachbody vs Peloton Overview: Which is Right for You?
If you’ve found that working out from home has lead you to fall in love with video led workouts then you might be debating Beachbody …
Buy the Perfect Treadmill with These Six Steps
After testing 75 treadmills in one day and being listed as a treadmill expert on Treadmill Reviews…I feel qualified to provide you a …
How to Run On a Treadmill And Treadmill Workouts for Beginners
Treadmills are a phenomenal training tool! Whether you’re new to running, a long time runner, avoiding some ice or just need an easy …
30 Day Core Challenge | Abs, Glutes and Hips
30 Day Core Challenge | Abs, Glutes and Hips THE SECRET TO RUNNING INJURY FREE… is just 10 minutes a day. 4.8 (937 runners) Grab the …
Daily Harvest vs Splendid Spoon – Differences, Menus and Cost Comparison
Which of these plant based meal delivery services will best fit your needs. Looking at the big differences of Daily Harvest vs Splendid …
How to Clean Your Running Shoes
I’ve been on a gear testing streak lately, which lead to 4 new pairs of running shoes that are white or probably some fancy color like …
Unique Gifts for Runners and Triathletes
Whether you have a runner like me who spent part of last year overcoming an injury and doing our best not to whine about the lack of …
Are Meal Delivery Services Worth It? Comparing Costs and Cuisines
We’re not talking about DoorDash, but a true service that delivers a set of pre-packaged meals to you every single month. They can …
Is the Treadmill or My Watch More Accurate?
Is the Treadmill or My Watch More Accurate? You’ve just plugged away for an hour on the treadmill with a great run and when you finish …
Best Compression Socks for Running
Compression socks, usually made of 80% nylon and 20% spandex, conform snugly to the feet and calves reducing movement of the muscle during …
9 Types of Runners: Which One are You?
Can you categorize runners? Are there really specific types of runners? OF COURSE! We’re all weird. We’ve all got some major …
22 No BS Marathon Training Truths
Like most runners, when I started I swore I’d never run a marathon. A mile was a struggle, what crazy person would submit themselves …
Balance Trainers | Are they Worth the Money?
Have you send friends standing on a wobble board at their desk? Or perhaps a squishy disk while doing a workout? What’s the deal with …
How To Run A 5K In 30 Minutes
Finishing a 5K in itself is a great achievement, but I know that for many running a 5K in 30 minutes or less is a big goal. It’s a big …
How To Tell If Running Shoes Fit Properly
One of the first pieces of gear we need to upgrade is our running shoes. We often start with whatever is available and quickly realize that …
How to Become a Running Coach
Learn how to become a running coach and turn your passion into a full-time business with a guide from someone who's done it.
Celebrating 40 with a Colorado Bucket List
In just a few hours, the sun will rise on my 40th birthday and let’s be honest, doesn’t a birthday like this inspire a must do …
T25, P90X3, PiYo – Can it Improve Your Running? Beachbody Comparison
I love watching the Beachbody Program infomercials while I’m on the treadmill. Is that really weird? Yes? No…admit it. It’s weird, but …
Running Weight Gain | Why You Might Not Be Losing
Marathon training seems like it should be a great way to lose weight. Why is it then that many runners gain weight? It’s not because …
Best Trails Near Denver and Boulder
Since moving to Colorado, one of the most frequent questions I get from those who will be visiting is what are the best trails near Denver? …
Low Heart Rate Training | Virtual Run Club
Our Virtual Run Club is exploring all you need to know about Low Heart Rate Training whether your goal is learning how to do easy runs easy …
Top 5 Sports Nutrition Books
While my book can get you through all the key areas of training, it’s not designed to be a top sports nutrition book. That’s …
How Long do GPS Watches Last
Our running shoes have a lifespan of around 500 miles…or less. But how long should we expect our GPS running watch to keep on ticking? …
Steamboat Springs Summer To Do: A Long Weekend Itinerary
After 4 days in Steamboat Springs, we still felt like there were more trails to explore, mineral waters to soak in and food to be licked …
Female Athlete Triad: What Is It? Why do so many experience it?
I want to start this post with a really important message: the female athlete triad is not a given for runners. It’s not an inevitable …
How Long Between Half Marathons
You’ve crossed the finish line and are already considering your next race…or perhaps you accidentally stacked your race calendar …
Why the Runners Nod Matters
In those first years of running, I could have told you a lot about my shoes, not because I’d yet made my way in to a running store to …
Running Nutrition Plan for All Parts of Training and Race Day
Creating a nutrition plan for your next round of training and race day!
5 Best Active Things to do in Grand Junction
In planning our trip to Moab for a week of trails, I was informed we MUST stop in Grand Junction. It turns out the things to do in Grand …
Joint Health for Runners
Is running bad for your knees? No. Can running actually be beneficial to joint health? Yes!! We know that healthy joints are important for …
Healthy Chicken Broccoli Casserole | Dairy Free Options
Ooey, gooey….golden colored cheesy goodness waiting to be devoured. That my friends is the memory of sitting down to nearly every …
12 Low Cost Things to Do In Moab | Runner and Biker’s Vacation
Like many of you, one of the things I missed the most in 2020 was taking our active vacations. We are remedying that starting with all the …
Virtual Half Marathon and Marathon Training Group
In June our Virtual Run Club is continuing half marathon and marathon training as a group!! But of course it’s so much more than just …
DNS, DNF, Push Through – How to decide?
What does it mean to DNF a race? What about to DNS a race? Or perhaps you’ve unfortunately had those letters with your name and now …
