running – Page 2 – Enjoying the Journey

Morning Runs and Big Sky

October 2, 2016September 12, 20203

Can you fall in love with the sky? For the last five days, I’ve spent my mornings outdoors in northwestern Nebraska, running and walking. Exploring. …

Revisiting 3M Half Marathon to Get Back on My Feet

August 6, 2016July 23, 20200

“Run a race I’m proud of” was scrawled at the top of the page, my goal for the week of Feb. 6–12, 2000. That Sunday, …

Beating Austin’s Heat with the Perfect Pool Workout

August 3, 2016March 19, 20180

I’m feeling a little guilty these days. You see, I’ve stepped out on my yoga class. I confess—it’s hard to stay with one workout for …

Love, Paris Marathon Style

April 20, 2016July 23, 20202

What follows is everything you’d conceivably want to know about my 2016 Paris Marathon. For those who just want the low down and dirty: It …

Carrying Water on Your Run

April 8, 2016June 16, 20204

The morning of the 2016 Paris Marathon was spectator perfect: starting temperature was in the low 50s; the sun was shining; the sky a vivid …

Building a Massage Habit for Better Health

March 30, 2016September 12, 20201

At her 2016 SXSW panel, world class runner Sanya Richards-Ross, gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympic Games, discussed her training schedule. One detail had my …

Getting Ahead of Chafing

March 22, 2016July 27, 20201

Ah, the pleasure of a nice shower after a hot, dirty run. Sweat-soaked running clothes rest on the bathroom floor; dirty legs seem to end …

Wearing a Cape to Race

March 2, 2016July 21, 20200

Race reports allow us to relive runs. Oh, how I love a good race report! I hadn’t seen this write-up since it originally appeared in …

The Difference a Decade Makes in Women’s Running Books

February 18, 2016February 4, 20191

While ringing up my purchases, the helpful clerk at BookPeople asked conversationally, “Did you find everything you were looking for?” Sighing wearily, I responded, “Yes, …

Mental Tips for That First Marathon

February 11, 2016July 23, 20200

Can you smell the marathon in the air? It’s a heady aroma. The 2016 Austin Marathon and Half Marathon is right around the corner (on …