When the news that Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped, attacked, and killed while on a morning run broke, it rocked me. She lived in my state. She was a runner. She had kids and a husband. She ran the same Disney races that I love. How could this happen? Questions, feelings, and fears raced through my ...
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runDisney Race for the Taste 10k 2022 Recap
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by runDisney, however, all opinions are my own. The runDisney Race for the Taste 10k is one of those "old school" races I never had the opportunity to run, so I was really pleased to see that it was being brought back as part of the 2022 Springtime Surprise ...
runDisney Wine and Dine 10k 2021 Race Recap
I don't think it's ever taken me this long to write a race recap, I apologize! I wanted to share my experience running my first post COVID runDisney race with you all, so you know what to expect for the foreseeable future. As always, let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy my runDisney wine and ...
The Big Signs of Overtraining (and How You Can Fix Them)
While you should be exercising most days in some form, it is important to be aware that you can over train. Too much exercise can be very harmful to your health, especially if you group very intense workouts closely together. Image - CC0 License Over time, overtraining can lower your fitness ...
How Your Overall Health Affects Running Performance
Running can be tough but it is a very effective physical activity. However, for beginners, running is not always easy to start. It’s important to start slow and give yourself the time to grow into the activity. The first few runs are likely to be tough on the body. So in order to take things slowly, ...
Top Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
Are you a runner? Then you’re familiar with the effect of regularly hitting the pavement to train on your body. From hurting your Achilles to plantar fasciitis, to IT band pain (me!) running injuries are common among new runners and even seasoned athletes. According to statistics, 30 to 75 percent ...
