When I was training for my first marathon (I'm currently training for my second), I was increasing my peak mileage from 40-45 miles a week up to 55 miles a week and my muscles were getting pretty sore from the extra mileage and speed work. I started a daily foam rolling routine with my The … [Read more...]
Penguin Sport Wash Review
If you suffer from occasionally stinky workout laundry like I do, you should definitely try out Penguin Sport Wash. I have had some VERY stinky running laundry while training for various races, especially after runs on hot summer days when my shorts are soaked with sweat by the time I get … [Read more...]
Shorts for Long Runs
While running my long run this morning, I decided to write a post about the shorts that I absolutely love for long runs. I pay particular attention to what I wear on my long runs because I'm out there for so long and I need everything to be very functional and comfortable. So, here are my favorite … [Read more...]
Review: The Grid foam roller
When I was in the thick of my training for my first marathon my legs were sorer than they had ever been before. My quads ached just walking during my daily activities. Luckily, I decided to up the ante on my foam rolling routine, and I credit my The Grid foam roller … [Read more...]
Review: Compression Socks
I'm all about recovery when I'm in full training mode for a race because I want to make sure that every minute that I spend running helps increase my fitness. (Side note: if you're interested in reading more about recovery, Sage Rountree's book The Athlete's Guide to Recovery is really helpful and … [Read more...]
Review: Nathan Hydration Belts
Since it's really hot out in most of the US and many runners are thinking more and more about hydration, I thought I'd write another post about my other go-to hydration packs for mid-length runs in the summer or for long runs in the winter/cooler months. For runs up to 10 or 12 miles in cooler … [Read more...]
Review: CamelBak Aurora
I live in the South and I'm training through the summer for the Chicago Marathon in October. For over a year, I had been using a Nathan brand hydration pack that went around my waist, but it only holds four 8 oz bottles and I had a 14 mile run last summer when I got really dehydrated and … [Read more...]
Why I’m blogging
My name is Beth and I'm a run-a-holic. I'm a big fan of running blogs. I enjoy reading through other runner's struggles and hearing their take on things. I've been thinking that I should start my own blog, but I figured that a random person on the Internet probably wouldn't care about … [Read more...]
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