Competition with Compassion

When interviewed before starting the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Race last year, Kaci Lickteig was asked about the deep women’s field that she was facing. “I’m competitive

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Spring is Here! Time to Plant

I consider myself a serial obsessionist.  Before I fell madly in love with running, there was gardening. Not just let’s-grow-a-tomato-plant-on-the-porch gardening, but let’s-turn-a-half-acre-of-jungly-invasives-into-a-lush-landscaped-paradise-of-food-and-flowers gardening. By hand. But I

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The Breath: The Simple Way to Improve Your Running Right Now

Breathe.  Just breathe. It seems like we shouldn’t have to think about breathing.  After all, our bodies are designed to breathe involuntarily without a conscious thought from us.

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Finding My Happy Pace

There is such joy in helping others achieve their goals.  Even if it’s a stranger you’ve never met before.  Even if you don’t feel like you are doing

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Stop Listening to Your Body! It’s Lying to You.

I inwardly cringe whenever I hear the phrase “listen to your body.” I realize the spirit behind the message is to be aware of your body’s signals and

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Easy (But Slow) Falafel and Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

The Greeks know how to make seriously good food. Crispy yet crumbly falafels with a tangy cucumber yogurt sauce is so simple, healthy, and easy to make restaurant-quality

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