I'm not sure I could live without these running favorites. Bonus, you can buy them without having to leave your house! Top 7 Amazon Products for Runners Here are some of my favorite running products on Amazon and why you should love them too! 1. Level Terrain Flip Belt I've tried it all, the running… Continue reading 7 Things on Amazon Every Marathon Runner Needs
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What Makes a Good Race?
Aid Station at Chicago MarathonFor me, running isn’t just for health... it’s a way for friends to get together, a way to explore new cities, and a way to test my limits. I’ve run many races in distances ranging from the 5K to the marathon. I’ve loved some races, and hated others. As I plan… Continue reading What Makes a Good Race?
Aaptiv Review
Aaptive Review- The Runner's Perspective I'm a planner, but not so much of a doer. I love to plan out intricate workouts...warm up for 1 mile, two 200 meter repeats, 3 400 meter repeats, then back to 200 meters, two minutes of rest in between, 1 mile cool down...it all sounds great on paper, until… Continue reading Aaptiv Review
Chicago Marathon: What to do race weekend
What should I do before and after the Chicago Marathon? Chicago is a great city, with so much to offer! As you may know, I was born and raised in Chicago. I love going back to my hometown to run the Chicago Marathon. With so much to do, how do you decide? Before the Chicago… Continue reading Chicago Marathon: What to do race weekend
Interval Training for Runners
Oops, I Fartleked! This funny named interval workout can make you a faster runner. Keep reading to learn how... How to do speed work without a track Add some excitement to your runs by throwing in a fartlek. Fartlek means "speed play" in Swedish, and it is just that. A fartlek is an interval run… Continue reading Interval Training for Runners