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I am sure you can guess. I am sure you know what I am going to say. I AM RUNNING FOR GREAT BRITAIN & NORTHERN IRELAND THIS WEEKEND!!!!! I got the call yesterday that one of the other runners was unable to run this weekend, and they offered me the spot! Of course I said…

Could Changing Your Pre-Race Routine Help You PR?

March 21, 2016

After all your hard work in training, all those hours spent ignoring that voice in your head, all those setbacks that made you doubt if you were ever gonna make it here. But you have, and now its race day (YAY!). Today I thought I would share my pre race morning routine. It may seem…

What’s the Plan? How Do You Prepare for a World Championship AND London Marathon?

March 16, 2016

I realized that I told you about which races I intend to do, but did not share how I am going about it. So…lets break a few things down The Logistics The World Half Marathon Championships are in Cardiff, Wales, which is about 3 hours from my hometown (St Albans). I will fly into London…

9 Ways an Elite Prepares for a World Championship

March 14, 2016

Last week I mentioned in both posts that I vowed to do the little things. To make sure I give myself the absolute best chance of success in both the World Half Marathon and the London Marathon. But don’t I already do all those little things? My non-running friends already think I am nuts, so…

Racing the World Half Marathon Championships: A Blessing in Disguise?

March 8, 2016

Honesty, Racing Tips

Hello! Surprised to see me? Not sure I have ever done a Tuesday post, but today is a special occasion. Many of you know I have been training very hard for the World Half Marathon Championships, and the selection decision was made on March 7th. I wanted to share the story with you right now…

9 Things You Need to Know About Your Next Race

March 7, 2016

So you have a race picked out. You are excited about it, and even though it seems like it is a long time away, you know how quickly time zooms by, and before you know it, it will be here. We know that we need to practice fueling, especially if it is a race longer…

My Win at the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans 10k

March 2, 2016

Over the past month or so, a lot of people have asked me what is next on my running agenda. If I had the time (and could be bothered), I explained my current situation with the world half team. I also mentioned that I was racing the New Orleans 10k as my tune up race,…

Letting Go of Control; Trust Your Instincts

February 29, 2016

Mental Training

You may have noticed I have been very quiet over the last few weeks. Or maybe you haven’t. Either way, it is okay, but lets just say I have been a little off…..with everything in my life. I have not really had any interest in talking to people; my family, friends, even Steve sometimes. I…

How to Cook a Healthy, Nutritious Meal for Ultimate Recovery

February 26, 2016

Nutrition Features

I often get two questions about the recipes on my blog. Firstly, people as if I am a vegetarian. I kind of chuckle when this question comes, especially as I have mentioned in many interviews (and shared many times on social media) that my favorite post race meal is a giant, juicy, grass-fed burger! The…

Running in London Photography Shoot with Matt Yeoman

February 24, 2016

Honesty

When I was a senior in college, I was a bridesmaid for a friend in a summer wedding. Her photographer was fantastic and made everyone in the party feel relaxed and comfortable within a few minutes. That evening, with a few drinks in my system, I told him that someday when I got married, he…

Why I Recommend Every Runner Uses Inside Tracker

February 19, 2016

The Little Things

Inside Tracker gives you a score for each marker that you are tested for (magnesium, vitamin D, cortisol ect). That part is pretty standard for any blood test, obviously dependent on what the physician (or whoever is requesting the result) asks for, but inside tracker takes it one step further. They give you a graph…

Inside Tracker and Thinking About the Future

February 5, 2016

The Little Things

Everyone knows that most elite runners will do absolutely everything they can to be the absolute best they can be. Often that means finding ways that are not morally or ethically correct to get that advantage. With more and more cases about cheating, our sport is headed in a bad direction, and I am sure we have…

Eating Real Food: What Does That Mean? Snacks

February 3, 2016

Nutrition Features

I have talked to you about how I try to minimize the amount of junk that I eat. I try to eat as little processed food as I can…..other than my sweets, I will admit those are less than ideal, but if we all have a little part of our diet that is not perfect…

Day in the Life of- Tallahassee Style

January 27, 2016

I am hoping by now most of the nasty weather that hit the US last week has left, and you are getting back to normal, but today I would like to share what life is like for me while I am here in Tallahassee warm weather training. If you missed last week, I talked about…

A Week of Training for an Elite- How to Fit it all in

January 25, 2016

Okay, so by now you know that I am a big fan of cross training. You also know that I mostly do two workouts a day, but how do I go about scheduling my week to fit all that in (and still work full-time)? So today, I thought I would show you how we structure…

Honeymoon: Perth

January 22, 2016

Life Events

Ahhh, here we are, the final part of my honeymoon sharing experience, and this is as much for me as it is for you. It feels like a lifetime ago that Steve and I were enjoying the best time of our lives in Australia, but having this to reflect on, brings those warm fuzzy memories…

Warm Weather Training as an Elite Runner

January 20, 2016

I have talked before about how I wondered if life would be different had I been an American citizen. I probably would have gone to an elite training group, and lived there for a few years, maybe ended up settling in one of those towns. I learned to accept that it was never going to…

4 Reasons to Ignore Your GPS Watch on Workouts

January 18, 2016

In the past I have talked about how important I think it is to run without looking at your GPS watch during a race or workout. I explained that more in my post about how you can make sure you do not slow down in a race. But today is about taking that one step…

Honeymoon: Queensland (aka Paradise)

January 15, 2016