When it comes to training there are always going to be things that work for someone that don’t work for you, but these top running tips are the things you’ve…

An all too common question for running coaches is what to do when you have to miss some training days? Or more common yet wonder how quickly do you lose…

A full body warm up isn’t just a nice to have, come winter is a MUST do for runners. Having a little trouble convincing yourself to get outside in the…

A hilly race requires a different training strategy and a different plan on race day. Not just gentle rolling hills, but one’s that have a known name like Boston Heartbreak…

An online running club or a virtual running club might not be exactly what you had in mind for training this year, but what if it’s exactly what you NEED…

Are you a couple that rarely fights? Try running together…someone gets frustrated, someone gets tired, someone huffs and puffs till they blow your little house down. All right not all…

In nearly 20 years of running, one thing I’ve not done is running for a cause. Meaning raising big money to be part of a charity group. I prefer races…

Those who have been around these parts for awhile, know that I love treadmill running. It’s a fantastic tool for so many reasons and since I’ve talked ad nauseam about…

BAM talk about an in your face title! Doesn’t it immediately make you want to jusify why your way of eating is actually really amazing?! The best way…possibly THE way.…

Need to work on your mental game? Running solo tips and benefits that will help you to embrace the miles without a group.

You’ve been training for months with a singular focus on crossing that finish line. You managed not to develop an injuries. You squeezed in runs when it was raining, when…

While living in Orlando for 3 years, I received a lot of comments that I needed to try runDisney races…but I admit I never did! Yet, so many of you…

What the heck is a Ragnar Sunset? Are we just starting our relay at night to prolong time in the darkness?? Nope, exactly the opposite in fact. We’re going to…

This isn’t a running streak. This isn’t a massive make over to everything you’re doing. This IS a running challenge that will give you tools you can put in place…

I deserve this I mumbled defiantly as I bit in to a size of my face vegan chocolate chip cookie. I run. I eat tons of vegetables. I don’t smoke.…

If the marathon bug has finally nipped at your heels, spurring you to action, it’s time to get serious about finding the right race. The best marathons for beginners is…

Have you heard people talking about Parkrun USA? Or maybe during a morning run you found yourself passing some flags and people in neon vests, wondering if it was a…

For 6 years, from November to January 1, I hosted a free Holiday Challenge designed to keep us all moving and maybe just a bit more aware of our food…

Ever felt like you couldn’t quit get a deep breath on your run? Feeling sluggish and a little unmotivated? Have a sore neck or stiff back? It could all come…

If we weren’t runners, I swear we might be meteorologists. Running in bad weather seems to be one of our favorite things to do…I mean those Instagram photos are worth…

I am not a mother runner, which means no matter how many books I read on running (all of them) or how many friends I have go through the experience,…

Mobility vs flexibility – they can seem like the same thing, which we think simply means spending time stretching. Nope. In fact, they are two different pieces of training that…

The time has come again for my merry band of ladies to pile in to 2 vans and run 200 miles across Colorado for the fun of it. A Ragnar…

Is there a perfect racing weight? Can you maintain muscle mass and be a distance runner? Will being stronger make you a better runner? These are all questions that have…

In honor of my birthday, I thought a little round of my favorite running lessons learned over the many years of sharing information on RunToTheFinish was in order…really how else…

A few long time readers might remember the 30 day Vegan challenge I did prior to the Houston marathon a few years ago, which turned in to almost a year…

If you’ve ever thought of a trip to Canada I bet Vancouver, Toronto, maybe Banff are the first places to come to mind…um especially if like me you wanted to…

Over the years, I’ve had the honor of attending the Ironman Championships in Kona. Watching these incredible athletes, swim, bike and THEN run a marathon, I’m always amazed. Somehow doing…

Have you heard about B12 shots for energy? I remember living in Miami and people would just rave about having a shot and suddenly bursting with energy for the rest…

We’ve all seen the commercials about finding your ancestry thanks to DNA testing, but we have a whole new world opening up with fitness DNA. This has been on my…

You’re out for a run and then you hear it – that voice. You turn up your music, but it’s still there. The voice that tells you that you can’t…

Each time I tell a non-runner about my running, my face lights up and I get all gushy and excited like a love sick teenager, which ALWAYS provokes a response…

You won’t find mental training on your plan. It’s not 10 reps of 30 seconds with 1 minute of rest. It’s rarely something that is specifically prescribed because it feels…

Funny story. Well not the kind that will have you peeing your pants funny. But none the less, one that you’ll probably nod along to and go yup, we kinda…

“Does someone follow you around to take your photos?!” This is possibly still one of my favorite questions received {thanks Terese}. I love that people have wondered for awhile now…

Update: This post is 100% honest and to help you not feel alone. I’ve now figured out how to get control of sugar and I’ve shared that here >> I…

For a long time, I had the idea that because I run and workout regularly, sugar didn’t necessarily have the same effect on me as someone who doesn’t. It’s an…

Hair flying, arms straining, a battle of tug-o-war ensued between the I NEED it and the I WON’T let you have it sides of my brain. I could literally see…

You can practice running or yoga for an hour every single day for a month, a week, a year or a lifetime and while your focus might be on the…

As many of you know by now, my father had a heart attack last month. It was immensely terrifying to see someone in good health, suddenly dealing with something so…

No one plans to fail. I’m sure the captain of the Hindenburg didn’t set out for his trip thinking, “I’ll stop paying attention for awhile and this big bubble of…

Wiping the stinging sweat from my eyes, I sucked in as much oxygen as possible to join the rest of the group in celebrating the end of our run. Already…