Author: Vicky
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The Big Sur Marathon (Part 1)
This past week, I found out that I secured a spot in the Big Sur Marathon through the lottery. I’ve wanted to run Big Sur for a while but missed the lottery last year as I wasn’t paying attention to the dates. When one of my good friends and her…
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Tips for Active Travel: Choosing Accommodation, Scheduling, and Route Planning
My husband and I love to go on relaxed, chilled vacations, but we also like to stay active. Over the past few years, we’ve perfected our plans, and we recently spent ten days in Sweden, Estonia and Finland exploring, relaxing, working out, sightseeing and generally enjoying ourselves! These vacations require…
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Have you tried out a pair of ‘super shoes’?
As marathon training gets into full swing, I’ve been considering which shoes I’d like to run in. I usually run in a newer pair of regular training shoes, but recently I purchased a pair of “super shoes,” and I’m considering using them on race day. I feel a little late…
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Maximize comfort and performance: tips for buying the right running shoes
Choosing the right running shoe is crucial for comfort, performance, and injury prevention. For almost 8 years, I ran in Mizuno Wave Inspires. I loved how they felt underfoot as I could feel the road, and they were light. No matter how many other shoes I tried, nothing ever felt…
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Orange Theory: A social, varied, and welcoming fitness experience (Part 2)
Spoiler: I LOVED the class! As I mentioned in my last post, I have been looking for a workout that will complement my running and strength workouts at home, and that would also feel more social and get me out of the house. I’ve tried the local gym, but didn’t…
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Orange Theory: A social, varied, and welcoming fitness experience (Part 1)
I love running and doing strength workouts at home, but while I enjoy my own company I’ve been finding it a bit lonely, and I’ve been thinking about adding something more social to my workout routine. I know that for me to make a fitness activity routine in my life,…
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How to stay chafe free while working out
It can be really challenging to find workout clothes that work well for you. I am forever in search of the perfect sports bra and shorts, and just when I think I’ve found them, they get discontinued, or the season changes. Sometimes though, however perfect our clothing, repeated use, washing,…
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What is the heat index and why do you need to know about it?
If you’re planning to exercise outside during the summer, you need to consider the heat index and not just the temperature. The heat index is a measure of how it really feels outside when humidity and other factors are considered alongside the temperature. It’s helpful because it tells us how…
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How to deal with the heat and keep running
A couple of years ago when we moved south to Washington DC I experienced running in the hottest, most humid conditions I have ever known. I’ve lived in warm climates before, but nothing like DC, and I quickly found that I needed to plan ahead take the heat very seriously.…
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How to decide on goals for your marathon
I’ve run ten marathons, and over the course of those races, through using generic plans, working with a coach and self coaching, I have figured out how to set race goals that feel challenging, yet achievable, as well as fun. Over the past few weeks, motivated by all the spring…
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The NYC Virtual Marathon
Did you enter the NYC Marathon lottery for 2024 unsuccessfully? If you did, you were one of the 94% of lottery entrants who didn’t get a place, including me. If you didn’t get in, perhaps you’re now considering other options. While I love in-person races, with the expo, crowd support,…
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How to avoid jet lag when traveling
At least once a year, I travel back from the US to the UK to see friends and family. I also occasionally travel to Europe for work. One thing that’s been consistent over time (it’s been about 14 years now) has been how hard I find the jet lag, especially…
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