Title: When to Push Through and When to Stop: A Runner’s Guide to Pain
I told myself it wasn’t getting worse. It wasn’t getting worse… But I was 22, invincible, and fully in my David Goggins era. My IT Band had other plans. ***** […]
Running As You Get Older
As someone who’s been distance running for a few decades now, I’ve seen what effect aging has on racing and putting in all the miles can do. From slower times, […]
How to Use Your Pacer
Introduction “I’m just telling you now, I’m going to run almost perfect nine-o-nines for every split. Sorry to say it, but most of you won’t be able to hang with […]
Running the Half, Celebrating the Full
This year marks the 50th running of Grandma’s Marathon, a milestone that means so much to the runners, volunteers, staff, and spectators who return to the North Shore year after […]
Beyond the Asphalt: Why the Twinports is the Midwest’s Adventure Mecca
When I decided to move to the Twin Ports back in 2020, I wasn’t just looking for a new zip code; I was looking for a new way of life. […]
Women’s Health & Running: Training With Your Body, Not Against It
Running teaches us resilience, but it also offers an incredible opportunity to learn how to truly listen to our bodies, not just push through them. As an acupuncturist, registered nurse, […]
From Backyard Tent to Finish Line
If you had told me a few years ago that one of my favorite marathon memories would involve a tent, the winds off Lake Superior, and a very generous stranger’s […]
Camping It: “In-tents” Lodging Advice for Marathon Weekend
We have used both RTT (rooftop tent) and ground tent camping for biking and running races, depending on whether our kids are coming along and the weather conditions. The north […]
Troubleshooting Your Fueling
When I first started running, I did not pay too much attention to what I was eating other than making sure I was drinking enough water and eating when I […]
Why Yoga Became My Secret Weapon as a Runner
I started running 22 years ago during a time when my body felt anything but strong. After experiencing infertility, I was searching for a way to reconnect with my body—to […]