Every marathon I’ve run is a completely different experience than the last. It’s the same distance and the same drama, but yet each one is unique. I’ve been
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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.
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
Can I Start Marathon Training Yet?
After taking the spring off of racing marathons, I am so ready to get back to it. I feel like I’ve been wearing someone else’s wardrobe for the
Charleston Marathon 2017 Race Report. New PR!
I feel so good about this one. My goal for Charleston was to have a happy race. I wanted to do well for myself but I did not
Getting Through Marathon Taper Without Tantrums
Taper week can do some crazy things to runners. Some people feel nervous and anxious about the big day. Without as much running scheduled to ease the mind,
“Over It” Might Really Mean “Overtrained”
“Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill I am losing my enthusiasm. After feeling so well prepared and
The Rain is Coming
The Southern Appalachians are on fire. Extreme drought combined with carelessness and arson have set the mountains ablaze leaving the valleys choked with smoke. When the wind shifts,
The Painful Lessons of the Dreaded DNF
If I had known it was going to hurt this much, I might have kept going. It was as if my stomach had trapped a rabid animal desperately
Belief is One Thing, Proof is Another
There is scientific evidence that belief is a very real factor in performance. If you believe you can do it, you will. This is not to say that