Category: Running
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Preparing for the Chicago Marathon: Goals and Insights
We all know that marathons are extremely unpredictable. The weather impacts everything. If it’s hot, humid, rainy, or windy, your time will likely be slower—and rarely is the weather perfect. Then there’s your training to consider, along with any lingering not-quite-an-injury feelings you’ve picked up along the way. Add to…
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The Chicago Marathon: Top Tips for Race Day
The Chicago Marathon is, without a doubt, my favourite race. I love everything about it; from the weekend events and the expo to the start in Grant Park and the incredible crowds along the 26.2 mile route. One of the best things about the Chicago Marathon is the course. It’s…
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Discovering Boston’s Tracksmith: Insights from the Church of the Long Run
Last weekend, I completed my final long run before tapering for the Chicago Marathon. With 21 miles (or thereabouts) on my schedule, I was eager to get it done and done well – confidence is everything in a marathon and I use the last long run to give me that…
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How I Fuel for Marathon Training (Breakfast)
Breakfast is so important to get right before a long run or race. When working out what to consume, consider that you’ll need to top off your glycogen stores by eating a meal that contains mostly carbohydrates with moderate protein and fat, that is easy to digest and also ensures…
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Runinng in Helsinki, Finland
This summer, my husband and I spent ten days in Europe, visiting Stockholm, Tallinn, and Helsinki. In each city, we found time to work out and run, so I thought I’d share a few of our favourite routes. I’m really lucky because my husband does most of the route planning…
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How I Fuel for Marathon Training (Dinner)
Working out your fuelling for long runs and marathons is part science and part art, and what works for you will be individual, and not necessarily the same as your running friends. It takes time to work out what will work well, so start testing things out early, so that…
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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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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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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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