Tales and Tips from a Running Mom
I have an addiction to Nuun. I must have my lemon-lime Nuun with me for all long runs. The Baltimore Marathon taught me that I must also have it with me during long races. I had a serious craving for my Nuun during that marathon. After I crossed the finish line, getting myself some Nuun [Read On]
No, not Chi Running. Chia…as in ch-ch-ch-chia! But not quite the same as that. I had read little tidbits here and there about fitness and running folks eating chia seeds, but hadn’t thought to give them a try until a) I heard they are talked about as a superfood in the book Born to Run [Read On]
My first marathon – the Marine Corps Marathon – taught me a lot about what works for me and what doesn’t when I’m racing a long distance. Because I learned so much from that race, I thought I knew what to do better for the Baltimore Marathon. However, I learned quite a few more lessons [Read On]
I am officially in taper mode before the Baltimore Marathon so this week, I am bringing you something unrelated to running for my favorite things Friday post. I have a sweet treat for you that is – dare I say – a little bit healthy. Well, probably not healthy, but it has zucchini in it [Read On]
Happy Friday everyone! On this beautiful (almost) Fall Friday, I just have one favorite thing for you and it’s a reminder to stay hydrated. I know for me, when it’s not as hot out, I sometimes fall short of getting enough fluids in my body, especially when running. The very kind folks at Crystal Light [Read On]
This Friday, I just have one favorite thing for you – my favorite meal to eat the night before races and long runs. You probably know by now that the standard night before long run or race meal is usually pasta. I love pasta. We didn’t eat it very frequently in our house until I [Read On]
Tomorrow I’m supposed to run 18 miles. Eighteen miles and we’re expecting a hurricane to hit us. Fabulous. Since we don’t really know when the storm is supposed to arrive, I decided it was best to try to get my long run in today. I thought about swapping this week’s 18 miles with next week’s [Read On]
I have this problem that has plagued me since training for my first marathon. After every single long run (8 miles and up), I end up with a headache that sticks with me for the rest of the day. It puts a damper on my Saturday and I feel pretty much useless for the rest [Read On]
I have heard this term used in different ways. It can be the simple fact that you’re more hungry in general because you’re running and burning a lot of calories. For me, I usually use it to refer to that awful feeling when I suddenly become insanely hungry while I’m running. Runger is not fun [Read On]
Yesterday’s 3 mile run was much better than Monday’s. My hubby was home so he came along and that helped pass the time too. Family runs are my favorite . I love when my husband crosses in front of the jogging stroller and Z yells out “Daddyyyyy!” My husband says “yes, sir?” and Z giggles. [Read On]
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