I'm going to be real here: postpartum fitness is a struggle. Before I was pregnant, I would regularly take hour-long yoga and barre classes, and I had the time to train for half and full marathons, too. It was easy to schedule in my workouts because I had a lot more free time. Now, I'm lucky to fit … [Read more...]
Summer Running Essentials
With all of the running gear out there, it's hard to figure out what you really need and what you can get away without having. Add in hot, humid weather in the summer that makes you a sweaty mess (or at least it makes me a sweaty mess) and having the right gear can make a big difference between a … [Read more...]
Tiux Compression Sock Review
Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans, and happy Saturday to those of you living outside the US. Since it's Saturday, I imagine that many of you runners are getting out on long runs today, preparing for half marathons or fall marathons. And, I bet a lot of you are wearing compression to … [Read more...]
What to Pack for Fitness Teacher Training
I got back from my whirlwind weekend in Denver for Pure Barre teacher training very early Monday morning. (Ah, the joys of delayed flights...) I had a great time and learned a lot; now I just need to memorize all of the information they gave us. As I was reflecting on my experience, I got to … [Read more...]
Awesome Gifts for Running Moms
Mother's Day is less than a month away, which means many dads and kids are trying to figure out what they should get for mom. I'm not a mom, but I am a lady runner and know what things ladies who run would love to receive as a gift. So, if Mom is a runner and you need some gift ideas for her, … [Read more...]
OrthoLite Insole Review
Do you think much about the insoles in your running shoes? I was sent two pairs of OrthoLite insoles to try out and I wanted to let my readers know what I thought of them. Chances are if you have a running shoe, you already have an OrthoLite insole. Most major running shoe manufacturers … [Read more...]
Five Great Books for Runners
I've read a LOT of books on running. I'm a bit of a nerd and when I get interested in a subject, I try to read everything I can about it. Some of the books I read were more helpful than others, so I wanted to compile a list of my favorites, especially for those of you who are thinking of making … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Running Bra
For women who run, having the right sports bra is very important to make sure you're comfortable as you run. The wrong sports bra can quickly turn a great run into a painful nightmare. Here are my tips for choosing a running bra that's right for you: … [Read more...]
Four Must-Have Recovery Tools for Runners
Many runners are always pushing themselves to the edge in order to get faster, run longer, or meet some other goal. Making sure we recover well and don't get injured is key to making sure we get the most out of our training. There are a lot of injury prevention products out there, but I wanted to … [Read more...]