by Marie | Jan 31, 2025 | Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration, Running Safety
Negative Temps It’s January in the Midwest, and the temperatures have plunged into the single or negative digits. Running in this kind of cold isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s brutal. My face protests the entire time: my eyes water, my lips go numb, and I start to worry...
by Marie | Jan 6, 2025 | Electrolytes for Running, Nutrition for Runners
As a runner, I know the struggle of staying hydrated during sweaty training sessions. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different electrolyte drinks and powders, and one thing is clear: salt is essential for keeping you hydrated and on the move. What’s not...
by Marie | Jan 6, 2025 | Electrolytes for Running, Nutrition for Runners, Running Inspiration
Have you ever noticed how running isn’t just about lacing up your sneakers and hitting the pavement? It has a way of transforming how you live your life. When I started running to improve my health, it inspired me to re-evaluate what I ate, drank, and prioritized....
by Marie | Jan 2, 2025 | Knee Pain, Nutrition for Runners, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
Have you ever been sidelined by injury or illness, unable to run when your heart was set on the starting line? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? I know that feeling all too well. I spent years training for my first marathon, only to be derailed by a persistent knee...
by Marie | Dec 23, 2024 | Achilles Pain, Ankle Pain, Knee Pain, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
How does someone go from thinking runners are a little crazy to running the Boston Marathon three times? It happened to me, and I’ll admit—I used to be one of those people who couldn’t understand the appeal of running as an adult. I was busy with a job and kids, and...
