We are all familiar with the WORD diet. It is probably the first word we learned about but never spoke. We watched our families, friends and others talk about how they needed to eat healthier or eat a pint of ice cream, then regret it later. Or making sure they got in their favorite foods [...]

Part one on SHOES
Recently, there have been some articles on “running” shoes…..so I figured I may as well add my 2 cents worth:)
In the articles, there are 2 sides of the fence, running barefoot (or a “barely there shoe”) or wearing footwear. Both have good arguments. Running barefoot may get your feet dirty, land you [...]

As I have been talking with my friends this week about my 50 miler this past Saturday, I realized I left out some funny parts….maybe it takes a few days to get the brain working right again? LOL!!
As I was running with TWO things that had a battery, I not only had to [...]

Today’s question has to do with shin splits, a common problem that can be easily avoided!
If you have questions about the below, let me know!
#1) Shoes! I am going to write a whole article on this alone, but footwear is VERY important in helping prevent shin splits & other issues. (Yes, I know [...]

later today I will be writing about some common running questions….do you have any that you would like answered? Send them to me & I will answer them to the best of my ability!!
AND…..running is only a part of life, what other questions do you have about things in life? Do you have questions about [...]

Mile 38

Sometimes as we are running the course known as life, we can get a bit tired. What do you do when you are in the tired stage? Quit, give up, have the “poor me” attitude? It is so easy to “fall” of the course and get sympathy for what we might be going through. I [...]

Saturday, April 18th, 2009 I set on an adventure also know as 50 miles:)
Here is the PERSONAL account of my day & race feelings-enjoy!
My day began with waking up at 2am (after going to bed at 10:30pm). I was feeling very energized (well, who am I kidding, I am the energiser bunny, lol) ready to [...]

As I get ready for the my 50 miler in the morning, just wanted to let YOU know what I do to prep for a race:)
First, I make sure I hydrate very well a few days leading up to race day. This means no caffeine and LOTS of water. I drink Smart Water. It has [...]

I have many people ask me why I run, from 5k’s to 26.2(marathon) to 50k (32miles) to a 50miler and my answer is this:
“I run 50miles to inspire someone to run or walk 1mile”.
So, even though you may not be able to run the ultras I am doing, I KNOW you can get outside and [...]