Week 1: Back on the Trail
This half marathon training recap covers Week 1 of my Chicago Spring Half Marathon training — 15 miles, 3 easy runs, and my first time back on the trail all season. Every half marathon training recap I write is an…
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My Running Shoe Rotation: 4 Shoes and Why I Use Each One
Training & Performance What I run in, why I rotate, and the honest truth about whether you actually need four pairs of shoes. 7 min read · Running Gear · Shoe Rotation Building a running shoe rotation changed the way…
How to Transition from Treadmill to Outdoor Running (Without Wrecking Your Knees)
Treadmill to Outdoor Running: 6 Powerful Steps to Protect Your Knees Running Tips Making the switch from treadmill to outdoor running — and actually surviving it with your knees intact. 8 min read · Injury Prevention · Beginner Friendly Switching…
The March Running Reset
The March Running Reset: 7 Powerful Ways to Rebuild Your Running Routine Training & Performance A simple, no-pressure way to realign your running routine before spring really gets going. 6 min read · March Reset · Consistency Tips A spring…
Understanding Shin Splints: A Comprehensive Guide for New Runners
Understanding Shin Splints Injury Series 📎 This post contains affiliate links Everything I wish I’d known about shin splints before they sidelined me — causes, treatment, and how to come back stronger. 10 min read · Injury Guide · New…
How Running Transforms Your Body (Beyond Weight Loss)
How Running Changes Your Body — Beyond Just Weight Loss Weight & Wellness The number on the scale is the least interesting change that happens when you run consistently. 7 min read · Body Changes · Long-Term Running Most people…
Best Running Socks to Prevent Blisters
Best Running Socks to Prevent Blisters: 4 Picks That Actually Work Runner Favorites 📎 This post contains affiliate links I tested a lot of socks so you don’t have to. Here’s what actually works. 5 min read · Gear Guide…
Running After Injury Feels Different
Running After Injury Feels Different — 3 Powerful Lessons from Coming Back Personal Stories Coming back from runner’s knee taught me things about myself that no race ever could. 6 min read · Injury Recovery · Runner’s Knee Running after…
Why Every Runner Needs a Foam Roller (Especially If Your Knees Hate You)
Why Every Runner Needs a Foam Roller: 5 Powerful Benefits for Knee Pain Relief Runner Favorites 📎 This post contains affiliate links I never thought a cylinder of dense foam would become one of the most important tools in my…
Running in the Snow: Why It’s So Hard (and How to Make It Suck Less)
Running in the Snow: Why It’s So Hard (and How to Make It Better) Getting Started 📎 This post contains affiliate links Snow running looks peaceful and pretty. Actually running in it? Completely different story. 6 min read · Winter…
