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This week, I’ve traveled from the warm comfort of the mild Austin winter to the admittedly slightly less mild winter of D.C. (I’m from Chicago,and  I stand with Obama on D.C.’s lack of affinity for grace under ice). While I am baffled my the general reaction in regards to such mundane activities as commuting and, [...]

So it’s Friday afternoon and I was pondering the 14-mile run I have ahead of me as part of my “maybe” marathon training. (SIDEBAR: I keep calling it my “maybe” training because if I put too page pressure on myself I freeze and well, I won’t make it to the start of the third marathon [...]

Runners World just posted an awesome, extensive Q&A with Kara Goucher, who just had the fastest U.S. women’s marathon debut ever. It got me thinking about where I fit in this crazy sport.
I often tell friends that it is mind boggling to me that elite athletes are better at their sport than I will be [...]

There’s nothing like getting a new, fresh-smelling pair of running shoes. Irrationally attributing my recent running issues to poor shoes, I decided to splurge on a new set. In all honesty, I haven’t gotten a new pair since the spring and I think these had enough wear and tear.
I decided to stay in the family [...]

Most runners know the importance of a strong core contributing to their running. I have woefully neglected any other strength training since I’ve started running because I already noticed the benefit on my abs. But through my constant reading of all things running, I’m learning that it’s just not enough.
Many might have heard of the [...]

I just picked up the inaugural issue of Women’s Running magazine this weekend, after looking at nearly every bookstore in Austin. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this specialty magazine. Repurposed from Her Sports & Fitness, the title alone made me pumped to read this magazine. Now, for a review:
The Good:
Positive Nutrition [...]