One of the things I have always loved about running is the ability to explore various natural places at a slightly faster pace. I love being able to take my time, stop and take pictures and enjoy the scenery. A couple weeks ago I was in Mont-St-Hilaire Quebec for a family event. My parents had [...]

Today I had the privilege of running with a truly incredible individual. And you can too. Lisa Smith Batchen is running 50 miles in 50 states in 62 days to raise money for millions of children. That’s an ultra marathon in every state. She’s traveling America with her support crew and her friend Sister Mary [...]

I was going to title this blog post Best Dog Breeds for Runners but I realized that it is such a subjective topic. Everyone has different requirements for what they want in a dog. Mutts can be the best running partners, but if you are looking to buy a puppy or adopt a purebred rescue [...]

A half-marathon I’m running later this month is put on by a running company called Loco Running. They sent out an e-mail today talking about how the recent floods from the torrential downpours we have been having may affect the race. He’s a quote from the e-mail: Maverick Race Director LOCO Mike says the race [...]

Before the Eastern States 20 miler Sabrina, Larisa and me were talking to a gentleman who was giving us tips about stretching to prevent injury. I took special interest when he started talking about a stretch for the Achilles tendon. My husband was missing the race because his Achilles had been acting up recently. I [...]

I don’t really enjoy the January thaw. It makes me freeze when the seasonal weather comes back. It doesn’t help that I’ve been running again. I get back from my lunch run and spend the rest of the day freezing. I don’t usually realize how cold I was during my run until the shower afterward. [...]

When I was in college I was paid for my sport. I had a scholarship that covered my tuition, my food, my apartment, my books and even my health insurance. I had access to athletic trainers whenever I needed them. I had the good life. But this also had it’s moral trade offs for me. [...]

There’s a lot of things I love about running. I love the change of scenery, the people watching, the feel of moving forward at a speed that I’m controlling. I love the smells as I pass by parks. I love the challenge of navigating potholes and dodging cars. I love so much about running and [...]