I have loved camp since I was seven years old. Campfires, shared meals with new friends, lots of time outdoors playing and exploring, are memories of camp that I think of fondly from my childhood. Running camp for grown ups is just as good. Maybe even better because there’s wine. Last year was my […]
Month: August 2017
How to Train for a Marathon Fueled By Plants
One of my favorite parts of my job coaching at Runners Connect is stepping behind the mic to host a week of the Extra Kick Podcast each month. We answer just one running or training questions per day in a short daily podcast. Normally, I don’t post what I talk about there on The Planted […]
The Wind Strengthens the Tree Only After It Stops Blowing
I’ve just finished one of the heaviest training weeks I’ve had so far this marathon cycle: just over 80 miles. I’ve reached this barrier before while preparing for other marathons, so I’m not celebrating too much, but it’s time to take a step back. Yes, instead of continuing to build the quality and quantity of […]
So the Washington Post Called…
I was more than a little excited. After listening to an episode of the Run to the Top Extra Kick Podcast about running after menopause (episode 116), a reporter called up for an interview! Now, let’s be clear that I still have a loooong way to go (I hope!) before I reach that time in […]