WSJ published an article tracing the rise of the running shoe brand Hoka Hoka One. Do you remember the first … More
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5-Day Meal Plan for Runners with Grocery List
You will eventually have to focus on nutrition if you want to be a better runner. Easier said than done! … More
Embracing the Journey: Lessons in Resilience from Creed II
There is a profoundly emotional scene at the end of Creed II, another installment in the Rocky Balboa boxing movie … More
It’s Simply a Matter of Time
After graduating from college, I worked at a business consulting firm filled with the top MBA programs in the country. … More
Carb-Loading: Maximizing Glycogen Stores for Peak Performance in a Marathon
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin When running a marathon, one key factor … More
Pixie Dust and Perseverance: How a Magical Moment at Disney Inspired a Marathoner’s Journey
“All the world is made of faith, trust, and pixie dust.” – Peter Pan The local high school track was … More
From Margaritas to Marathons: When Did Working Out Become Fun?
In my 20s, I vacationed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, at an all-inclusive resort with a group of friends. We had … More
Why I am running my 13th Marathon
I am in the doldrums of marathon training, less than three weeks from race day. My legs are tired and … More
What the Bonk! You Hit the Wall in a Marathon. Now What?
I have hit the Wall twice in my thirteen marathons, and those races are seared into my memory. The infamous … More
Running Citizenship: Steps to Becoming a Running Citizen
I received an email from the upcoming Grandma’s Marathon about race day logistics, including the start times for the running … More