Sharing what I have been up to in training this week, still going by minutes, but still scared something will go wrong. Sound familiar?

Mother runner update about an 8 hour car drive and how we handled it. Babies can be stimulated by the smallest of things, and more random updates.

Mantras can be helpful in races, but they might not be effective the whole race. I explain how to break the race down by people who have helped you in preparation for your race using this mental tip. This is mostly used by marathoners, but can also be used for any distance.

If you have signed up for your first marathon and you have raced plenty of half marathons, just how far does your long run need to go before your training plan begins? I discuss how to approach that and what you MUST do before you begin your marathon plan.

You have your next goal race planned, you are excited and ready to start training, but WAIT! Consider these things before you begin training, it might just save you from disaster on race day.

I almost ran 20 miles last week! Slowly, but surely getting back to running, and yes, I was able to stop at 19.5 miles for the week. A lot of that is because I have been running by minutes instead of miles. If you are coming back from injury or time off, maybe it would be good for you too. Training update and what I am thinking of making for you.

Some funny things that have happened over the last week involving Bailey and her bodily fluids. I also explain how we use cloth diapers as it is so overwhelming to think about, but I am really happy we are using them. My best advice for how you can too.

Sometimes we need a break from running. We can break down physically and mentally after a long period of running, racing, and training. How do you deal with the guilt and struggles this time off brings. You know it is for the best, but it can be hard to remember that. My best advice for how to handle it.

Obstacle races look like a LOT of fun, but have I ever actually done one? I discuss obstacle races and a tv program many British kids may have long forgotten!

I have a takeover of Tina4Real today. One of my good friends wants to share his advice with you about how you can warm up properly, so you get more out of your running and feel better doing it.