Decoding Expensive Workout Gear Jargon and How to Make it Last
Over the last 10 years of blogging, I’ve tested out a lot of different gear. Some good…some bad…some excellent. None the …
About the Author
Amanda Brooks
5 Secrets to Simplify Your Training (and get back to your life)
Each time I talk with another runner, I come away with new training ideas. It’s both a blessing and a curse! How many things can I …
Biggest Runner Pet Peeves: Read It. Remember It. Stop Doing It.
It’s happening, you’re sliding in to the zone, the world is fading away and you’re now one with your running shoes. Who …
Why We Run Through Pain? The Injured Runner’s Mindset
You need to just rest, take time off. Don’t run through pain. It’s a well meaning statement from a logical non-runner. We duck …
Curing an Emotional Hangover: What Happens When the Big Event is Done
A few days ago you crushed your PR. You wore that medal proudly all day around town. You didn’t even mind the ache of your calves as you …
Podcasts with Run To The Finish: Where I’m Talking Business and Running
If you feel that reading here every day is simply not enough of my fabulosity then I’ve got some good news…a few fantastic people have …
7 Habits of Highly Fit People that You Can Easily Do
Creating healthy habits — SNORE. It just sounds so BORING, nothing like the sparkle and pizazz of “10 minute abs” or “lose 5lbs …
An Open Letter to the Middle of the Pack: Embracing the Average Runner
Lungs searing, legs aching for relief, she lunges forward finding the finish line respite, where she can finally stop hands on knees heaving …
15 Active Fitness Camp Vacations & Adventure Retreats
Ready to escape the daily grind, but you want to come home feeling more alive and possibly more healthy? These active vacations are a win.
DNF: Colorado Half Marathon Recap and Race Review
Everyday we’re faced with a myriad of decisions. Most of which have such a tiny impact, we won’t even notice for years that we …
Why Running a 5K Could Result in a Marathon PR
Endurance or speed that seems to be the option for most runners. I fully admit to running distance because I’m not a speedster! But …
Peanut Butter Addiction Support Group
WARNING THIS IS NOT AN ANONYMOUS GROUP…join at your own risk. You might be an addict if… you feel like crying when the jar is …
An Running Knee MRI Mess: 12 Tips for Running Without Drugs
Oh my God, I can’t be that person who starts saying “I used to run, but now my knees are bad.” I’m sure it’s …
High Fat Diet for Endurance Athletes: Why Keto Is Gaining Traction
When I originally began sharing research about high fat diets for endurance athletes in 2014, it was still a bizarre concept that left most …
Xango Juice Review and Free Samples
The Mayo Clinic is using Xango Juice in a current study to determine the long-term benefits…Drew Brees drinks it and the infamous heal your …
Run Mindful Retreat: What Happens on a Running Retreat
Initially I was going to break this down by day, but do you need to know every second?! No. What you want to know is what were the runs …
A Trail Running Retreat for Every Runner
Is a trail running retreat right for you? What should you expect? Will everyone be pro’s and is it only for experienced trail runners? …
LHR Training Results: Maffetone Method Half Marathon
I’ve talked a great deal about why Low Heart Rate training has worked so well for my body and how it lead to a 4 minute half marathon …
True Life: I’m Married to a Runner
It’s 5AM on Saturday, you roll over to discover nothing but a dent in the pillow next to you, do you know where your spouse is? If …
The Colorado Fit Life
It’s Saturday morning, the clock blinks 4:55 and though you don’t need to get up yet, you can’t stay in bed. There’s …
Running Skin Care: Banish Blisters, Chaffing, Burns and More
We frequently caution about areas like improving your form, strengthening your hips and of course finding the perfect running shoe. …
Cacti, Mountains, Sun and Fun: 4 Phoenix Hiking Trails
Brown, dry, brittle, sandy….that’s Colorado currently and what I envisioned we’d encounter in Phoenix. Once again, I was …
Love Bites: Hazelnut Banana Protein Muffins
The calendar doesn’t lie, Valentine’s Day is approaching whether we’re ready or not. Browsing the aisles, nothing really …
Are You Limiting Your Success with Your Thoughts?
Dreaming big isn’t the issue when it comes to how to achieve goals. You’ve visualized yourself crossing that finish line, arms …
Are You Picking the Right Race for Your Goals?
When it comes to enjoying race day, nothing matters more than picking one which truly aligns with your goals! Maybe you want to run …
Heal Your Knee, Hip and IT Band through the Gut: Crazy, But Scientific
You know I like talking digestion right? It’s the unsung hero of healthy bodies!! I was reminded of that again in Costa Rica chatting …
Life Lessons Running Over 20,000 Miles Has Taught Me
Question…why does every year have to be bigger and better than the last? Personally, I’ll admit that if 2017 stayed on par with …
A Runner Walks in to a Gym
Stop me if you’ve heard this one… A runner walks in to a gym, buys a membership, scopes out the weight room and then heads outside for a …
Costa Rica Adventure Challenge: Climbing, Rappelling and SUPing
If you’re jumping in here, part 1 talks about this retreat and the hikes, along with links to more photos! This running retreat was …
Costa Rica Adventure Challenge: The Trails
Bear with me friends as I find my footing around this story. It’s not as simple as I went to Costa Rica. Beautiful. Fun. The end. …
Embrace the New Year’s Gym Rush: Beginner’s Need Support
I’ve been saying this for years, but you know they say you have to repeat things at least 3 times for them to sink in so I figured why not …
You’re Never Too Slow, Old or Fat
“Sorry I’m so slow.” “I don’t know if you want to go with me, I’m slow.” “Just a warning, I …
Top 5 Running Books to Skyrocket Your Motivation
It’s darker, it’s colder and I don’t know about you, but that’s when I pull out a good book to boost my motivation. …
Acorn Squash Fries: All the Flavor Sans the Fryer
I had a really insightful post on running today, but can I be honest…comfort food sounded much better after the emotions of the last …
TomTom Spark 3 Review
We know that I’m a huge fan of a good GPS watch and also SUPER PICKY. I’ve tested so many different watches now, pitting Suunto …
Slow Cooker Harvest Chicken: Housewarming Hostess Hacks
For everything there is a season… Sure I could mean the crisp air, the bold leaves, the pending snow, but I don’t! In my early …
Why the Last Finisher Matters Equally: Ironman Kona
What would a recap of my Hawaii experience be without some of the Ironman stories that melt your heart, break your heart and head out to get …
Oakley Radar Pace: Never Check Your Watch Again
The streets are quiet. The moon shining a sliver of a path along the sidewalk; just enough to keep you moving, but cautious. And then you …
Hawaii: 30 Second Recap
Have you ever looked around in amazement to find yourself wondering “how is this my life?” I do that a lot. Then I say all my …
Colorado Autumn: Golden Moments + Home Camping!
In between the moments of mud and frustration on our non-camping adventure, we spent a lot of time ohhhing and ahhhing over the Aspens …
Your Cheat Sheet For a Healthy Home: Must Have Products for Allergies and More
After 3 months of dating, David started looking for a house…presumably with the assumption that we would someday live in it together. …
Confessions of a Distance Runner
The mind of a distance runner is a wonderful and terrifying thing {sounds like a Willy Wonkaism}. Some days I think we’re just a big …
