A healthy-living blog focused on providing resources for runners.
Caring a lot about running sometimes feels selfish and pointless, especially when I’m out in the real world surrounded by people that aren’t singularly focused on a thing that is really just… exercise. I haven’t trained consistently or run much since college, but my heart and my mind will always return to wanting to be…
Hey friends. Happy Bday to me! (bday me pictured below…) A couple of weeks ago I turned 24. That seems really pretty old to me, I think because it’s so close to 25. And we all know 25 is real adulthood supposedly. Also, things have been kind of crazy. A little bit in a bad…
I’ve written about how being a perfectionist never gets you anywhere, learning to embrace rest and imperfection, and I reviewed the book by World-Champion triathlete Chrissie Wellington, where she examines how perfectionism can be either destructive or beneficial for athletes (including herself). Clearly, type-A and perfectionist tendencies are a theme for me and for many other runners….
There’s a mentality that comes with being a highly competitive runner and ambitious person. The belief is that unless you’re a professional or going to the Olympics, there’s no real use in spending any more time on running and you should probably walk away completely and find something else to do. It’s the “all or…
Hey all. It’s been a hell of a week. School, life, an upcoming wedding and travels have made me a busy chicken running around with my head cut off, stopping only to run my little 4-6 mile easy runs and get in my rehab. I wanted to provide an update on my come back to…
I have this theory that having a great coach is the most important important factor for running well and being happy running. A great coach isn’t necessarily someone that knows 100% of the science behind training or has a PhD in exercise physiology. A great coach is someone that cares about you as a human…
Hi! I am finally adding one of my favorite/most used recipes to the blog. This Zucchini Noodle Chicken Pad Thai has been a staple for me over the last year.. or ever since I became obsessed with my Inspiralizer. I used to eat raw veggies straight from the bag… k I still do that, but…
