Phew! I’m back from a quick 45:00 on the treadmill. I intended to do a 50 minute walk/run (I call it a wog) where I alternate walking and running, but after a 5 minute walk I started running and didn’t stop until 40 minutes into the workout. I felt good. I would have kept going except for the anxiety that I will “overdo it.” I don’t even know what that more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – Week 7
It took me just 7 weeks to realize I’ve been unnecessarily adding a dash in the word ‘postpartum.’ Mommy brain at it’s finest, folks! That’s definitely something any woman, runner or nonrunner, can look forward to after a baby – a sudden decrease in brain cells accompanied by bizarre spelling errors, forgetfulness and other incredibly embarrassing duh-moments. But now I know and even better Week 7 was a good one more » Read more
Why Race If You’re Not in Peak Shape?
This past weekend, I got up early on Sunday morning and went through my normal pre-race routine: small breakfast, attach chip and bib, drag husband out of bed, head to the starting line. I stood around with my husband until just before the start, when I gave him my jacket and then headed into the start corral to huddle against the chill with the other runners. I gave this 3 more » Read more
Fight the Funk: Bust those Running Slumps!
Slumps. We’ve all been there. Mentally. Physically. Slumps at work. Slumps in relationships. Slumps in mood. Why would running be any different. It is no fun being in a running slump. Whether it is a mental running slump or a plateau in performance, running slumps can be grueling. Running slumps can come in all shapes and sizes. Mini and mega. I’ve started to notice a trend in my mega-running slumps, more » Read more
Overcoming Injury And The “I’m Back” Run
“I’ve been waiting weeks for you. Yeah, it was only three miles. And it was slow. But it felt so right. My legs felt light. My lungs felt fresh. Everything came together. Tonight, I had an “I’m back” run.” -Friday, May, 11th, 2012 An “I’m back” run is just that. Whether you are trying to come back from a nagging injury or even mental burnout, it’s comforting to know that more » Read more
A Pepper on the Comeback Trail
Hello Salty Running readers. Pepper here. Salty is a good friend of mine and I am honored to join the fab writers contributing to her awesome website! I look forward to the camaraderie and learning experience this site will provide not only myself but other women runners! A bit about me: I am coming off of a year that involved many personal struggles. Most of them outside of running, but more » Read more
5 Lessons from LiLo
Have you ever wondered what Lindsay Lohan can teach you about running? Well, wonder no more! 1. If you have naturally beautiful auburn hair, don’t dye it blonde. 2. Stage moms, drugs and lip injections are bad. 3. Stealing jewelry and drunk driving will get you in trouble. 4. Don’t party in Cannes on the same day that you have a court date in L.A. 5. Talk is cheap. Ok, more » Read more