A couple weeks ago I noticed I had a new Twitter follower: @MyManifesta. Intrigued, I hopped over to the website, and my jaw dropped. Gorgeous, brightly colored, high-quality workout gear…made specifically for a curvy shape, in sizes up to 26. Right here in Philly. Um, yes please! I wasted no time, and two days later, […]
Five Ways to Stick With Your Running Resolution
Congratulations! You’ve made a resolution to start running, and feel totally stoked about all of the awesome runs in your future. For a couple weeks, you’re getting out there right on schedule, pounding the pavement and feeling like a rock star. But then…life catches up, the enthusiasm fades and soon you’re finding excuses not to run. We’ve ALL been […]
100 Mile Challenge for October
Motivation is a funny thing – sometimes you’ve got it, and sometimes you need a little help. And October is one of those months where I usually need a little help. The weather is turning cooler, the stores are selling all things pumpkin, and I just want to burrow down under my down comforter, turn […]
Getting Off the Couch: Six Useful Tips for New Runners
New runners have it tough. To an outsider, becoming a runner might seem like joining a secret society, with a private language, hazing rituals, and strange costumes. And most of that is true – especially the part about a secret language. I’ve been a runner for 15 years and I’m still a little confused on what a […]
