What really happens at BolderBOULDER? When I got the email from BolderBOULDER that they were looking for bloggers to experience the race and to share with their community, I jumped at the opportunity. I hadn’t been to Boulder in years and I know a ton of people in Colorado. I...
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Hill Running Concepts Including Trails by Jeff Galloway
Hill Running Concepts Including Trails by Jeff Galloway Keep the effort level and breathing rate consistent and conversational as you approach a hill. Touch lightly as you go up the hill (many trail runners walk up most or all hills). If you insert running segments when going uphill, reduce stride...
An Ironman on Top of the Mountain?
An Ironman on Top of the Mountain? I went skiing with my family in Utah this past March. It was spring break for my son, Derek, who goes to UC Berkeley and my husband and I wanted to meet him out west. So, where was the perfect place to go?...
Skechers GOrun Forza 2 Review
Skechers GOrun Forza 2 Review The Skechers GOrun Forza 2, the official training shoe of elite marathoner Kara Goucher, is lightweight and responsive with added support for superior stability. I was excited to give it a test drive. Maybe Kara's speed would rub off on me if I wore the...
Giving Back through Running!
This was our first 5K in May 2017. It was an incredible day after an incredible journey. Check it out here... ----- I never realized how good it was to give back until now. I asked Jeff Galloway back in November, if I could start the Team Galloway LI group....
I Bought NormaTec And This is What I Thought…
I bought NormaTec and this is what I thought... I was first introduced to NormaTec at one of the expos I attended. They seem to be at nearly everyone these days, so I decided to give it a try. I stood on a long line and then, when I was next,...
First Time on the Bike After Being on the Trainer all Winter…
First Time on the Bike After Being on the Trainer all Winter... My first time on the bike after being on the trainer all winter is rough. For starters, I stand for a long while on my bike ready to go and yet, something stops me. I stand there. All...
Want to Get Faster on the Bike?
Want to get faster on the bike? The Time-Crunched Cyclist from Chris Carmichael and CTS reveals the fastest way to get fit for bike racing, century rides, gravel grinders, cyclocross, Gran Fondos, and ultraendurance mountain bike events. With elite cycling coach Chris Carmichael’s innovative, time-saving approach, busy cyclists will develop...
So I Did an Inside Tracker…
So I did an Inside Tracker.... My friend, Pam Kallio of TriSports.com, mentioned to me that she had tried this "Inside Tracker," and as a result, she saw great improvements with her triathlon training. I was intrigued. (Anything to help me get better, I'm interested in!) After that, I attended...
Salming Athletic Apparel Review
Salming Athletic Apparel Review I am so impressed. You don't hear me saying this all the time and I have to say that I am truly impressed with the athletic apparel from Salming North America. I recently ordered two running singlets, a rain jacket for the summer, a long sleeve...