She Decided to Run Her Way

Do you ever find yourself holding it all together? On the verge of breaking down, but still powering through? Going through the motions with your weekly running, training, and life…even though you’re completely exhausted and downright spent?

In today’s episode I’ll be pulling back the curtains and sharing with you why I stopped running (for a bit), why I didn’t complete that 50k race I was training for, and why I was forced to rest!

If you’re anyone like me, you’re probably managing motherhood in all the many different ways that it can look, managing a career, possibly caregiving for a parent or family member, and oh yahhhh…that long list of a hundred other things too! 

And I’m gonna bet, if you’re really honest with yourself, even if you don’t outwardly admit it, you’re just one training run, one workout, one more responsibility or to-do item away from completely falling apart.

If that’s the case for you, and even if it’s not, I hope you’ll stick around and listen in because I know you or someone you know needs to hear this today.

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What’s wrong with walking? Why do so many runners apologize for taking walk breaks during their runs? 

In today’s episode I’ll discuss five benefits to walking during your runs, along with two actions you should take immediately to help you stop apologizing for it (if you are), so that you can start running your way and enjoying it!

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Next to running shoes, hydration systems is the second most commonly asked question I get from aspiring female runners. They want to know which one I recommend they get. And my response is always, “it all depends.” Because it does. 

It depends on your distance, it depends on your fueling strategy, and it depends on what feels comfortable for you. Regardless, hydration systems are a must for all runners, both during training runs and during races, if you choose to participate in one.

In today’s episode I’m going to cover the pros and cons of three types of hydration systems and how to decide which one is best for you and your desired running distance. 

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Have you ever been out on a run and your calf tightens up preventing you from taking another step? Or even worse, in the middle of the night your toes spontaneously curl in a weird disjointed position causing you to reach down, rub the heck out of them and try to get them to straighten out?

Well,  if that’s you, you’re going to love today’s episode, which is all about understanding why muscle cramping happens and how you can reduce or prevent them from happening in the first place.

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I’ve been a cyclist now for almost 30 years and the reason I originally got into it was because I got injured running.  In order to stay active and fit I started taking Spin® classes 2-3 times a week while I was out of commission with my running and trying to heal.

For those of you listening in that have always been curious about cycling, how it can benefit your running, and if you should add it to your weekly routine - you’re in luck.

In today’s episode I’ll be sharing with you 5 reasons I believe indoor and outdoor cycling can help you become a stronger runner. And who doesn’t want to get stronger with their running, right?!

Well...let’s dive in!

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As in-person running events are starting to open up, some of you might be considering signing up for one here in the near future, which I really hope you do. I personally love the energy of races and get so inspired being surrounded by other runners who are like-minded, like-focused, and encouraging.

So in the spirit and excitement of races coming back, I wanted to ensure you’re setting yourself up for success, both physically and mentally, when you step up to the starting line, which is why I wanted to talk with you about goal race research. 

In today’s episode I’ll be sharing nine questions you’ll want to ask and gather answers to before you sign up and start training for your next goal race!

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During my training runs, in preparation for my first 50k ultramarathon, I’ve started to get more and more uncomfortable with the distance. And in order to get through those tough runs, primarily because of the distance, I’ve found myself thinking of ways I could make the experience bearable and easier. 

I started asking myself Tim Ferriss’s question, “If this were easy, what would it look like?” 

And that’s the exact same question I’d love for you to ask yourself when you find your runs feeling a bit unpleasant, becoming more tough because you’re working outside your comfort zone, and lacking ease. 

Which is why, in today’s episode, I wanted to talk with you about Three Simple Ways to Make Your Runs Easy.

Please understand that although I’m all about making things easy, I’m also about creating opportunities for growth and encouraging you to run outside your comfort zone now and again, so you can discover more of who you are and more of what you’re capable of. 

Because you are capable of way more than you give yourself credit. 

And to help you navigate those moments of discomfort as you uncover and discover more of who you are I created these three simple suggestions.

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Are you new to running or you’ve been running for sometime, but quite often when you grab your running shoes and head out the door for a run, it always seems like you get these stomach pains or cramping, or even worse, you find yourself panicking, scanning your running route for either a bathroom, a porta potty, or a bush to hop behind because nature is calling and it sure as heck doesn’t have time for you to finish your run first.

Well, if that’s you or you’re someone that worries about that happening, then I know you’re going to find this episode pretty darn helpful.

In today’s episode I want to chat with you about my Five Tips to Reduce Digestive Distress on Your Runs and hopefully avoid them all together.

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Have you ever noticed the number of people constantly posting screenshots of their running stats on Strava or on social media with how fast they ran or how hard they worked out, bragging about running every single day, leaving you wondering if that’s what you’re supposed to be doing too?

Well...those folks may be crushing it now, but I’m not so sure they’ll be crushing it for long. They just might end up sidelined from stress fractures, broken down from muscle strains, or burnt out mentally and emotionally, struggling to sustain that level of running all of the time.

In this week’s episode I’ll be explain what happens when you’re always “running in the red” and why you may want to reconsider that approach.

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As an aspiring runner or existing one, building resistance to injury should be a top priority. In today’s episode I’m going to share with you why Yin Yoga or Restorative Yoga can help you do just that.

As I’m sure you’re well aware, running is a high impact activity. It naturally places stress on the body. Even for the strongest and most fit runner. So allowing time for your body and mind to rest, recover, and heal is critical. 

Giving yourself the necessary time to do this will allow your body to adapt to your current training workload, whatever mileage or intensity that might be, so that you actually can receive the fitness gains you're working so hard to achieve.

My hope is that after listening to today's episode you'll incorporate Yin or Restorative Yoga into your weekly running regimen.

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