This blog post is part of a paid Megan Media and Health Warrior campaign. The opinions expressed here, as always, are my own. Dare I say it? I think the weather is finally, FINALLY, turning around and warming up. School is winding down and the prospect of having an entire summer season ahead makes me [Read More]
Benefits of Optimal Running Cadence Featuring Mizuno #WaveSky
Since we’re nearing the end of the month we’re wrapping up May on the Tuesdays on the Run linkup but I’m going to stray today because I’ve got something exciting to share. Special thanks to Mizuno and Fitfluential for sponsoring this discussion. Mizuno has unveiled a brand new shoe: The Wave Sky, and I had [Read More]
Week 1 Berlin Marathon Training and a Big Exhale
As predicted, this week was like a huge sigh of relief. Before we delve in, here’s how the workouts shook out. Warning: Even though it’s week one of Berlin Marathon training, this may not look like marathon training to you. It doesn’t to me either, and that’s ok. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 6 miles Wednesday: [Read More]
Holiday Weekend Runfessions and a Giveaway
Is there any better place to be than on the cusp of a long holiday weekend? One that unofficially kicks off the start of SUMMER? No, there is not. With that in mind, let’s open up the Runfessional for the month so we can start the summer season with a clear conscience. I runfess I [Read More]
Tower Triathlon Race Recap
It’s free topic Tuesday on our Tuesdays on the Run linkup so what better time to share the nitty gritty details of my triathlon last weekend? I can’t tell you how many times I entertained the thought of bagging this race. There were so many bigger (Berlin Marathon) better (Utah Valley Half) adventures to train [Read More]
MAYhem Continues: Peak Week, Minimal Miles
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say this was the toughest week of MAYhem. It’s going to be smooth(er) sailing from here on out. As a result, and because it’s triathlon week, the workouts were a little sparse. Monday: Rest (sick kiddo home from school) Tuesday: Unscheduled Rest (sick kiddo home) [Read More]
Health Update: Are You Even Methylating?
I was back in for my follow-up appointment with the endocrinologist last week. After completing another round of blood and urine tests, here’s what he had to say. 1. My thyroid levels are right where we want them. Booya! The thyroid med I’ve been on is helping my body convert T4 to T3 and everybody’s [Read More]
Mental Tips & Tricks for Running
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run Linkup is going over to the “other” side of running. Most of us obsess with the physical aspects of training for a race but may not pay enough attention to what’s going on upstairs in our head. The mental aspects of running are what we’re talking about this week [Read More]
Just Like That It’s Triathlon Week
Week 2 of MAYhem is history (and I’m still standing). Before we get to that madness, here’s how my workouts played out: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Speedwork 10x400m Wednesday: Bike + Swim Thursday: Run 6 Miles Friday: Swim + drills Saturday: Run 11 Miles Sunday: CrossFit It was a the second week in a row of [Read More]
Mother’s Day Gifts for Cool Moms
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and that’s this week’s Tuesdays on the Run topic. Need some gift ideas for the awesome mamas in your life? Here are my picks for what the cool moms want. Compression Socks Lily Trotters socks: You don’t have to be a runner to take advantage of the many [Read More]
