Comical Look at the Secret to Decoding Race Course Descriptions
I’ve made two repeated mistakes over the last 15 years of racing…. I don’t bother to read the course description at all. …
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12 Weird Thoughts Every Runner Has at the Start Line
You’ve made it to race day. No surprises there, you woke up 322 times to watch the blinking red dots on your clock and ensure you …
Why We Have Fitness Imposter Syndrome? Owning our Flaws is Better
In college, as I started my weight loss journey, running became one of the best tools ever. It took me from thinking just about a number on …
Hearty, Healthy and Easy Ground Turkey Veggie Soup
Calling all my one pot dinner fans! I shared this in progress on Instagram Stories and had so many questions about it that I figured it …
Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice
Grab your coffee and settle in, you’ll find that there are many posts here about Iceland and you won’t want to miss a single one if you are …
Forget Running for Weight Loss, Try This Instead
Today, I’m going to share with you the secret to weight loss, health and fitness no one talks about. Yes, it’s the plan that …
Best Running & Fitness Hashtags on Instagram to Grow Your Following
After sharing tips for breaking free of your selfie posting habit to get better photos and some great fitness accounts to follow for …
The Split Long Run: Is It As Effective?
Sunday – 4:00AM AKA – Zero dark o’clock and time to get up for a marathon training run What if I just sleep a few more …
The Secret Power of Beginning Runners (And We’re All Beginners)
We spend a lot of time focusing on the end result, on being better, on performing like the top of the pack. But beginning runners have a …
I’m Not Grateful For This Injury and Other Post Knee Surgery Musings
I’m not grateful for this 8 month journey of pain and frustration. I know that’s not the kosher thing to say. I’m supposed …
Ireland Active Vacation: Hikes, Bikes, and More
Planning an Ireland active vacation is simple - from biking to hiking to even dancing there are tons of options! Here's what you should try.
Rock N Roll Dublin Race Report and Review
May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be big and wide, and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside. – Irish …
Beyond Pace and Distance: Real Stories of How Miles Change You
Every runner has a story. I’m fascinated with learning them. Digging in to that unique moment that made someone decide to lace up and …
Healthy Summer Slow Cooker Meals: Back To School Light and Easy Recipes
One of the few downsides to summer is that I want to spend even less time in the kitchen, and I feel like all of my crockpot meals are …
You’re Injured. 7 Step Program for Mental Recovery
Is it possible to run without injury, absolutely. Do most of us do all the things that would require (daily PT, stretching, never pushing …
Oregon Dirt and Vert: My First Trail Race
You never forget your first. Clichés sound trite, but only because they ring true with such simplicity. In 2002, I ran my first race ever. I …
Unlike Any: Women Stand Alone and NYC Running
Earlier this week, I took off with my Under Armour Women family for a quick trip to NYC to celebrate the launch of a new campaign that …
Wanderlust 108: A Mindful Triathlon 5K, Yoga and Meditation
I’ve always wanted to do a triathlon. I mean I have all the required skills to swim, bike, run. What I lacked was the interest in …
Understanding Your Fitness Personality for Lasting Workout Motivation
I like eating cereal without milk. I adore cuddling with my cats, but only where I can quickly clean up their fur. I hate seams anywhere …
What to Expect Visiting Jerusalem
As I shared in my initial post, I wasn’t sure what to expect when visiting Israel. I’d seen so much on the news and heard little …
Beginners Guide: Dairy Free Alternatives
Welcome to part two of this dairy free series! First we chatted about why people are going dairy free and the ever important calcium, today …
Should You Go Dairy Free? Benefits, Tips and Calcium Sources
My love for veggies is widely known thanks to my frequent usage of the term freggies and my weight loss tips to aim for 7-9 servings. This …
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 …
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 …
Exploring Waikiki from Diamond Head to Luaus
After visiting Kona for the Ironman World Championships in 2013 the visions I’d often had of Hawaii in winter daydreams were cemented. …
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 …
5 Active Adventures in Jamaica
Did you know that the reason they say “No problem Mon” in Jamaica is because they only have situations which need to be resolved…not …
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 …
