Racing Tips

The Panic Attack- Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day Race 2015

November 27, 2015

Terrified. That is exactly how I felt this morning when I had a panic attack during my race. At least thats what I think it was. It is what I imagine a panic attack would feel like, and I can see now why those would be so debilitating if they happened often. So lets start from the…

Racing off Sickness- Follow Your Heart

November 6, 2015

Racing Tips

I was not sure what to write about today, as I wanted to feature something that was fresh in my mind, and would hopefully flow out onto the keyboard. I am filled with emotion thinking about my 1:13 half marathon in Philadelphia a few years ago, and although it was not as fast as I…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon- 1:13:21(1:08 minute PR!)

November 4, 2015

Racing Tips

If you had asked me a week ago if I could guess what I would have run at this race, I would have asked you if I even finished. Last Wednesday was miserable. So bad that my strength coach Drew ended up making me lie on the floor of the gym doing breathing exercises to…

7 Ways to Make Sure You Do Not Slow Down in a Race

October 30, 2015

Racing Tips

Now, first let me say that this post was hard. Steve and I put our heads together and tried to come up with these, but we both had the same idea; learn to listen to the rhythm of your body. Unfortunately, I know to most people that does not make any sense, and is almost…

Elite runner Tina Muir explains one secret that will have you running faster (and feeling better) just by committing to not looking at your GPS watch. It works! Give it a try!

STOP Looking at Your GPS Watch to Run Faster (& enjoy it more too!)

October 21, 2015

Racing Tips, Training Tips

I have mentioned many times that this almost comes naturally to me….well, it feels like it does, but realistically, the reason it feels natural is because I have practiced it, and perfected it, and that gives me confidence that you can do this too….if you really want to. That is why I have put together…

How to Pace the First Half of a Race (to Feel Good for the Second)

October 16, 2015

Racing Tips

I have talked many times about how I am a metronome when it comes to pacing. Steve can set me at a pace, and I can either stick to it for miles and miles, each within a few seconds of one another, or he can tell me to progress, and I can do that with…

Winning the Army Ten Miler: My First Major Win!

October 14, 2015

Racing Tips

I think I have officially redeemed myself for the 5k in Indianapolis! I knew I was in good shape, I just didnt have the results to prove it, but this weekend I was able to, and it is such a relief. I had been saying to friends recently that I had never actually broken tape, and I…

Chasing Down a Fast 5k- The Risk That Didn’t Pay Off

September 30, 2015

Racing Tips

I told you a few weeks ago that I got lost in the Indy Women’s 5k. Both Steve and I were incredibly frustrated, as we knew we had the perfect opportunity right there. I felt good, I was ready to go, and we had a great course to do it on. However, as you already…