5 Ways I’m Prepping for Fall Running
There’s nothing like a good vacation to reset your perspective — and after some time away from this space, it feels good to be back for another Fit Five Friday. We had a wonderful trip, and while I...
View ArticleFive Cool Treats for a Hot Runner
This week’s Fit Five Friday is all about cold, refreshing little treats that make summer running feel a little more bearable! Fit Five Friday: 5 Cool Treats for a Hot Runner Iced coffee – To me, there...
View ArticleFive Lessons from the Half of the Year
Midyear always feels like a good time to pause and take stock. Not in a harsh “how am I doing against every goal?” kind of way, but more of a check-in: What’s working? What do I want to carry forward...
View ArticleAdjusting My Running for Summer
Summer running season is here — and with it comes the familiar reminder that the heat and humidity can quickly change the feel of a run. I’ve written before about ways to beat the heat when summer...
View ArticleFit Five Friday: 5 Ways Running Supports My Mental Health
As I’ve been slowly returning to running, I’ve realized just how much I’ve missed it — not just the miles themselves, but the role running has played in my life. And, while coming back to running has...
View ArticleMy New Spring Favorite – The KURU Roam 2
For this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m sharing my review of the KURU Roam 2 sneakers. KURU sent me this pair to try, and as always, all opinions are my own. This is my second time trying a pair of KURU...
View ArticleFive Ways to Shake Off Your Winter Slump
By the time late winter rolls around, I usually start to feel it: the indoor hibernation, the sluggish energy, the craving for a reset. As much as I love cozy season, there comes a point when I’m more...
View Article5 Ways Running Helps You Show Up for Yourself
This week the Fit Five Friday crew is talking about 5 ways running teaches you to love yourself. Self-love can sound like a big, shiny idea—something you’re supposed to feel all the time. But running...
View ArticleMy 5 Winter Running Goals
This week the Fit Five Friday crew is talking about winter running goals. We all know that winter running hits different — it’s cold, the mornings are dark … it’s a different kind of commitment to say...
View Article5 Tips for Setting Fitness Goals that Fit Your Life
It’s the time of year when many of us start thinking about goals for the new year—and fitness goals are often at the top of that list. While I love the fresh-start energy that comes with this season,...
View ArticleFive Reasons a Shoe Fitting is Time Well Spent
Earlier this week I had a fitting for new running shoes and it was such a great experience! I hit a local running store and spent some time with Charlotte, the shop owner, who took the time to really...
View ArticleFit Five Friday: 5 Key Things to Remember as a New (or Returning) Runner
Even though I’ve been a runner for years, as I make my post-hip surgery return, I’m choosing to approach running with a beginner’s mindset. Case in point: I just scheduled a shoe fitting to make sure...
View ArticleFive Fitness Goals for Fall
It’s begining to feel more and more like Fall around here and I’m here for it! This is my favorite season and I always look forward to making the most of it. I’m locking in some priorities for these...
View ArticleFit Five Friday: Why Rest Days are Vital
Way back in my early running days, I wrote a post called Rest Days are Vital. I was deep in training mode and learning—sometimes the hard way—that more miles didn’t always equal better performance. My...
View ArticleFrom Recovery to Running — 5 Essentials I’m Leaning On
Recovery may be a long game, but I’m showing up for it one day at a time. As I continue to build back strength post-hip surgery, my fitness routine looks a little different these days, but every piece...
View ArticleFit Five Friday: Five Ways to Nourish Your Mental Health
When I chose Nourish as my word for 2025, it was a reminder for me to take better care of my whole self, physically, mentally, and spirtually. As we honor Mental Health Awareness Month this May, I’m...
View ArticleFit Five Friday: KURU Atom Fusion Review
I received a pair of KURU Atom Fusion sneakers to try out, and after a couple of weeks of wearing them everywhere, I’m happy to say they’ve earned a spot in my recovery rotation. As I work through...
View ArticleFive Tips to Avoid Quitter’s Day
Did you know that the second Friday in January has earned the dubious title of “Quitter’s Day”? According to various research, by the second Friday in January, between 70-80% of people who make...
View ArticleFrom Motivation to Habit
Happy Friday! Maybe it’s being on the cusp of a new season (hello Fall!), or perhaps it’s all of the years of getting my kids ready for “back to school”, but I have often thought of September as a kind...
View ArticleFive Bucket List Races and Fitness Events
For a runner or fitness enthusiast, there’s no shorter of races or events to capture your imagination! For this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m sharing five races and fitness experiences that are high on...
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