1. Foxie 1/2 Zip by Moving Comfort: I've been throwing this top on in the morning over my tank when heading out to meet friends for an early morning catch-up session. I think it's going to make a great winter running top. It has a side back pocket that's large enough to stash money, gu and an iPod. The fit is cozy but not fitted. The brushed cotton cotton makes it feel more like a … [Read more...] about September Favorites
Twitter Chat with Desi Davila
It's nearly fall race season, so there's no better time to chat with a professional runner to learn their tricks and to find inspiration. Tomorrow night join Desi, myself and the other Brooks Ambassadors for a twitter chat about training and nutrition. Join the conversation using the #rundesirun. I can't wait! {Disclaimer: I am a paid Brooks Ambassador} … [Read more...] about Twitter Chat with Desi Davila
Train Your Brain: Stop Psyching Yourself Out Before Your Run
We've all been there. You finished your perfected, ritualized pre-run breakfast; you're dressed and ready to go with a fully charged garmin on your wrist but you cannot seem to manage getting out the door because you're nervous about a training run. A TRAINING RUN. You think: "If I'm this nervous about a training run, how will I ever achieve my race day goals? If I can't complete this workout, … [Read more...] about Train Your Brain: Stop Psyching Yourself Out Before Your Run
Runner’s High (five) Friday
Who's would you like to high five this week? Here's who's on my list: #1) RunEMZ tonight at 8pm let's all collectively high five Emily when she completes a 24 hour (yes 24 straight hours!) of running on a treadmill. Sounds like something a magician or Dean Karnazes would attempt, right? She's doing this to raise money for effect.org a non-profit organization that builds schools for children … [Read more...] about Runner’s High (five) Friday
Marathons May Cause Tunnel Vision
Let's see, where were we the last time we talked about my training goals... Oh, yeah! Right! I was going to run both the Chicago and NYC Marathon this fall after seven weeks of not running. In a nutshell that's not happening. For the last three years (though I only ran 2 marathons due to injury) all I've focused on is the marathon. When you go from marathon to marathon to … [Read more...] about Marathons May Cause Tunnel Vision
Quickie Post-Run Strength Workout
Raise your hand if you're slacking on your core work now that the mileage is piling up during fall training? If your hand is raised, you aren't alone. Many of my clients struggle to fit in core work and strength training once the weekly mileage starts to peak and there's very little time to do anything other than run, stretch and shower. The solution to this problem is simple. You don't have … [Read more...] about Quickie Post-Run Strength Workout