Disclosure: This post on beginner runners may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure on the bottom right sidebar for more details. Also, this post was first written in 2017 and revised for 2020. Running is a great way to stay in shape or even lose weight if you wish, but a lot of people ...
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10 Tips for Running in the Heat
*10 Tips for running in the heat originally published in 2016, updated June 2019* As the weather warms up, it’s wise to take a few minutes to think about how this will change your runs. (because newsflash: it will change them, especially if you live in the south like me!) If you don’t plan ahead, ...
5 Tips for Running on the Beach
It's almost spring break! While I will not be frolicking in the sand this month, a good bit of you will be so I thought this would be timely. When I travel, I get excited to have a new scenic place to run. Let’s face it, friends, Jackson Mississippi isn’t exactly a “pretty" place to run. No ...
8 Tips for Running in the Rain
Update: This post originally appeared in August of 2011 and has been updated for October 2018. I have run several races in the rain, including the inaugural Rock 'n Roll Providence half marathon, where there were torrential downpours the entire race. I definitely did some things wrong in that ...
Jeff Galloway Summer Running Tips
Do you have a hard time staying on track with your workouts in the summer? I do because it is just so dang hot in Florida! I lose my motivation and easily get frustrated with my paces. Jeff Galloway has provided some great tips to keep you motivated during this sometimes difficult period: Use a ...
How to Start Running Even When You Hate It
I have been running for several years now, and have gone through many ebbs and flows with my running love affair. There have honestly been more times when I hated running than times when I liked it. I know that sounds like a horrible thing for a “runner” to say, but for me, it’s the truth and I’m ...