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 […]
Help! I Can’t Catch My Breath When I Run!
One of the most common complaints of the beginning runner is “I can’t catch my breath!” We’ve all been there. Here’s why: You’re running too fast. Seriously, that’s it. Slow down, and it will be easier to breathe. Running is hard work, and it takes time and consistency to acclimate. You’re asking your heart, lungs, […]
How Not To Get Mad About Gaining Weight
This afternoon, I had a great conversation with my friend Melissa about gaining weight, and body acceptance. We were discussing our respective attitudes towards food, overeating, and comments from others about our bodies, and realized that both of us had found peace within ourselves around those issues. It all started because I told her that […]
