“Do you taper for a 5K?” The answer to this question varies depending on your personal approach to training, your goals and timeline going into a 5K race. Running a 5K may seem like a short distance at only 3.1 miles, but, like any race, it takes mindful preparation to compete well. Before determining if you should taper […]
Do You Taper for a 5K? Reasons For and Against
Weak Butt Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
When I first started running I was diagnosed with something that is becoming more and more common. It’s common among runners and other athletes but it’s also common among people who work in offices and sit most of the day. It’s becoming more and more common – weak butt or what is also known as […]
Dry Brushing for Lymphatic Health Importance
When I first read about brushing my skin with a dry brush, the idea was incredibly bizarre. I always heard of exfoliating the skin in the shower, when the skin is wet. But to be honest, that wasn’t working too great so I was up for the challenge. If you experience dry skin in the […]
Race Recap: Celebrate Westlake 5-Miler (2017)
(This is a guest post written by my husband.) This is second consecutive year that I chose to run the Celebrate Westlake 5-Miler on Saturday, September 2 in Westlake, Ohio. I also ran the race in 2013 and in 2012. As noted before – compared to the Bay Days 5-Miler in Bay Village, Ohio – the course to […]
Race Recap: Bay Days Race (2017)
(This is a guest post written by my husband.) This year’s Bay Days Race finally rolled around on the calendar. I ran the Bay Days 5-Miler on Tuesday, July 4 in Bay Village, Ohio. Compared to last year’s race, this one did not disappoint. Much like the year before, it was clear skies, the sun […]
Rite Aid Cleveland 8K (2017): Race Recap
I ran the 8K portion of the Cleveland Marathon race series on Saturday, May 20 in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. I ran the race as a 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador. This is my Rite Aid Cleveland 8K full race recap. Rite Aid Cleveland 8K The Results Official Time: 50:53 Age Group Placing (F 30-34): 32 / 66 Placing Among […]
Surviving Taper Week 7 Practical Tips
I’ve reach the end of my 14-week training plan and it’s now taper week. As a 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador I will be running the 8K portion of the race on Saturday, May 20. Now on how to get through surviving taper week. Tapering is the process by which runners slowly reduce their mileage and […]
Cleveland Marathon Facts You Didn’t Know
This year is the 40th running of the Cleveland Marathon. As a 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador I will be running the 8K portion of the race on Saturday, May 20. With 40 years of racing, comes rich history. Today I’m sharing some fun Cleveland Marathon facts. I was surprised and inspired by many of these […]
Official 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador
I’m not sure about you, but I am still figuring out my 2017 goals. I try to set goals in all areas of life, so I put careful thought into what I want to achieve over the course of the year. Many people begin the year with goals related to health and fitness, maybe as […]
Just Say STOP to Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a real problem and it’s not limited to texting or answering phone calls. From putting on makeup, to eating behind the wheel, to turning around to check on our children or pets in the backseat – we are pretty good at coming up with other ways to entertain or multitask while on […]
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