Category: Running
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I don’t want to work out today. I hear you. Me neither. What should I do?
Even the most motivated among us have days where we just don’t feel like working out. It’s totally okay to feel that way occasionally. Sometimes there’s a good reason, such as you’re feeling unwell or exhausted. If that’s the case, take the day off and catch up on rest and…
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How will I know when to replace my running shoes?
If you’re a new runner (or even if you’re not) it can be hard to know when to replace your running shoes. You can’t judge a shoe by its outward appearance (just like a book ;)) as it’s the unseen support and structure that matter most. My running shoes, Saucony…
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What should I do with my race medals?
I’ve never really known what to do with my race medals. At one point, I hung them in my kitchen, but then I decided it felt weird and a bit too showy for me. For the past five years, they’ve been in food bags in a drawer! I occasionally get…
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Sightseeing Runs
Today we spent 4 1/2 hours on a train from Edinburgh to London. Once we got to our hotel we were feeling really lethargic, so we went for a run to wake ourselves up. We didn’t go too far, but did see Hyde Park, Kensington Palace and The Royal Albert…
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Take a break after a marathon!
After running a marathon, with all the endorphins racing around your body and the glow of hanging that medal around your neck, it can be really tempting to jump back into training. But wait a second… You just trained hard for months and ran 26.2 miles as fast as you…
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10 ways to make it easier to get out of the door for a run
Everyone has days that they don’t want to lace up their shoes and get out of the door. I’ve learned not to rely on motivation (it’s failed me multiple times) and so have a few strategies that make it easier to commit to going for a run. It always helps…
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