The best way to become a stronger and faster runner is to incorporate speed work into your training schedule. It doesn’t need to be complicated, and when you’re just getting started, it doesn’t even need to be “fast.” It just needs to be hard. I wish I had learned earlier how important Speed Work for Beginners really…
It’s like they KNEW when they named this inaugural San Diego Half Marathon that is was going to be a spectacular day! The Celebration Run Half Marathon and 10K was just wonderful in every way. It’s been a tough year for me running-wise. By no means have I stopped running, but I have found myself frustrated, defeated…
Two weeks ago I set out on a little last minute adventure. The most meaningful part of that adventure was one singular Philippine Sunset and how it changed my perspective forever. This grand adventure wasn’t completely out of character for me, but it was a bit of a stretch as well. I wrote this post about Challenging yourself in…
If you’ve been to the Philippines, you’ve had a Mango Shake. It’s an awesome little local treat that you are greeted with at hotels. You can also pick up just about anywhere for as little as 70 PHP (about $1.6 USD) on the beach. I’m willing to bet if you ventured off the beaten path…
I saw this picture a few days ago and I thought, “Well isn’t that clever…” I run monthly community fitness challenges and they are always in the spirit of change. It seemed so fitting for all the folks who play my fun games in the spirit of finding better health and more happiness. And it’s also very…
For the first time in 14 years, I hung all my race bling and it helped me I realized for the first time, that I have an addiction. I am addicted to running. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Let’s discuss… When I knew I was Addicted to Running I’ve always kept my…
What a difference a year makes… I’ve had a hard time getting this 2014 Boston Marathon Recap started. I think it’s because so much happened in such a short period of time and I’m pretty sure my words won’t be able to capture or express this 2014 Boston Marathon experience. Over 30K runners lined up at…
The Treadmill can be a lifesaver when you just want to get on and bang out a good workout. But oh my gawd it can be hard to get on and get started. That’s why I love these Boredom Busting Treadmill Workouts! These formats are a great way to add variety, increase intensity and most importantly, not get…
Are you ready to run a race? These 5K Race Preparation Tips help make sure you maximize your training efforts. A solid training plan is really only half the battle when it comes to a successful race. There is so much more to running, than just running. Read on to see what I mean. So you decided to run a…
Knowing that and 5 best stretches for runners and walkers, can make all the difference in your routine. There is a fine line between the pain of progress and the pain of an injury. Having the smarts to know that you’re strong, but not indestructible can be the key to staying injury free and keeping your fitness moving in…
You have have heard of the term “SkinnyTini” but you may not know that I actually filed for and owned the original trademark for that term. And this is the true backstory of how the The Original SkinnyTini came to be and why I get to call myself the original Skinny Mixologist! I originally wrote this this post…