As many of us (me included) start a new training cycle for Spring races, it means that it’s time for some LSD! No no, not that kind…duh. I’m talking about those “long runs” you hear all the hardcore running nerds talk about, which is also referred to as “Long Slow Distance,” abbreviated as LSD. Personally, long runs are my favorite parts of the training cycle. In my jam-packed life, my more » Read more
5 Things You Should Never Tell Beginner Running Friends
It’s January, which means it’s the time of year when of our non-running friends are making grand plans to get fit. For many of us Salties, it’s the time of year when our non-running friends start asking us for help and advice as they decide that This Year is when they’re finally going to Get Into Running and actually finish that beginners program they’ve started a dozen times. At times more » Read more
Trying to get my groove back.
Dear Santa: I confess. I’ve been naughty. My slippers have seen more action than my running shoes. Instead of my former schedule of five days running and two days off, I’ve done the opposite. I wish I could blame it on pain and discomfort; on the physical difficulties of my recent surgery being much worse than I had anticipated. This is most certainly not the case though. Read more
Running Hopes for the Holidays
A new month is here and it’s time to get back to a workout routine! After my surgery, the superglue has peeled off and stitches have dissolved. My bellybutton still feels weird, but I plan to start out slow. Black Friday deals allowed us to get a treadmill, so if the winter ever kicks in to the worst CO has to offer, I’m prepared! And my work schedule is crazy more » Read more
Fartleks for Beginners
Beginning runners – have you stagnated at a specific mile pace? Are you bored with your easy runs, the routes or the routine? Perhaps you are just looking for something new to spice up your running? Well, look no further than the fartlek. Maybe you’ve heard this word bandied about and wondered why any runner might to do anything that’s pronounced fart lick. Despite what the syllables mean in English, more » Read more
Another Safety Reminder
On October 5th, 10 year old Jessica Ridgeway went missing in the Denver suburb where we live. I’m not sure I will ever forget the picture to the left. It was the image used on most of the “Missing” signs that were distributed all over the area. Some were posters-sized. There was even a huge banner with this picture displayed at the camp set-up to organize search parties. One day, more » Read more
My First Race! Going Ape in Record Time
I’m not going to lie. When I woke-up race morning, I was ready to chicken out. I cried…and cried…and told my husband I didn’t want to do it; I didn’t want to go. He wasn’t going to have any of that! He told me I’d be more upset with myself if I didn’t do it. The anxiety was high but it had more to do with being in a crowd more » Read more
On Your Mark. Get Set. GO-Rilla
HOLEY MOLEY!!! Where does the time go? The Denver Gorilla Run seemed so far off back when I registered. And, here it is, less than a week away. When I decided to run this 5K, I hoped I’d be able to actually run the full race. I didn’t even think about how it would be to run in a gorilla suit, really. Now, it is all I think about! You more » Read more
Rookie Mistake: Keep on Running When Life Spins out of Control
As the resident beginner, I’m here to bring other beginners this cautionary tale. Over the last few months running has really become an important part of my life. I’m not sure I really appreciated how much running has improved my life and provided an escape from the every day hustle and grind. I learned how much I truly under-appreciated running last week when life exploded. At a time when I more » Read more
With the Beginner Program Complete, What Comes Next?
A few weeks ago I thought I would never get beyond the 20 minute mark. It seemed like it was a race between me and the clock…and the clock was certainly winning. With the advice and comments on my frustrated blog post, I decided to put the racing blinders on…and started leaving the watch at home. I also set my Nike+ to a basic, open-ended workout so the Nike+ Lady more » Read more