Training for an ultra takes a lot of time; often time that I don’t seem to have when I first look at my schedule. Most of my runs are pushing a child, or two, in the stroller, and often I get little say in the time of day that I run because I am working…

      6.5 You’re not a failure if you decide to stay warm inside, whether it is to use the treadmill, run on the track, or just take a nap, the cold will still be there for you to embrace tomorrow.

2025 is nearly upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited. This past year has been a roller coaster of many more highs than lows, the highlight being the birth of my daughter. 2024 was also filled with many changes and a few big decisions. I pushed myself to keep running as a staple in…

‘Tis the season to get sick. With my son in daycare part time, our family out and about on a daily basis, and running on less sleep than ideal, I am bound to catch something! I am a ‘push through the pain’ type of athlete, as are many of us ultra runners. We pride ourselves…

Fact is, our bodies need iron. We need it for many functions, including making hemoglobin, a protein in our red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body; and making myoglobin, a protein in muscle cells that stores and releases oxygen. We also need this essential mineral to help produce hormones and energy, as well…

As a prompt from my coaches at Pacific Pine Running Co, I got thinking back to this past season of my running career. It has also been neat because in my own teaching I am looking at reflection as a tool in the professional field, and how we can grow from it. While the growth…

When I was a speed swimmer in elementary school we had a workbook called Mental Skills for Young Athletes. I can still picture the cover of the book as well as the fun cartoon characters who popped up throughout. This book had a huge impact on me, probably more than perceived by my swim coach.…