One thing I’ve learned after working in the corporate pharmaceutical industry for many years is that I’m very used to the idea of having backup plans and disaster recovery plans. I’ve got them set up for my business so I can keep it up and running through power outages and other emergencies, and today, I’m […]

I know that many of you have used the pandemic to start a fitness program, whether that is running or any other form of exercise. You were pumped to start, but now, somehow, you’re struggling to stick with it. I have done this myself over and over again with various classes and workouts. I’ve felt […]

Consistency in building habits and creating long-term change is something I love talking about, and I especially love discussing it with people who have really mastered this process. So my guest this week is Gregg Clunis, the host of the Tiny Leaps, Big Changes podcast, author of the book by the same name, and a […]

Our book of the month for July in Run Your Best Life has been Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor. As a runner, I’ve known of her, but I didn’t really appreciate her athleticism and her mental game until I read this book. Her story really […]

We’ve been discussing speed work in Run Your Best Life over the month of July, and many members of the group have mentioned they only have one or two paces: regular and sprinting. Rebels, it is so important to develop the skill of confidently running at different paces, and today, I’ll be showing you the […]

There are two questions I’ve been seeing quite often in our Facebook groups, and I’ll be discussing both of them on the podcast today. The first is all about how to take cute post-run selfies. Selfies are definitely one of my favorite things to talk about and I’m a fan of any post-run picture, so […]

I’m sure all of you will agree with me when I say that this is definitely not how we saw 2020 going for us runners. Our race season has been canceled, vacations canceled, and I even had to call off my wedding. It may seem petty to complain when these are small losses compared to […]

Run/walk intervals are a topic I’ve covered here on the podcast numerous times in-depth, but I’m busting some myths about it today. So many people, especially non-runners, believe that run/walk intervals are just a starter plan that you’ll do in the beginning as you work towards getting stronger and faster. But friends, this is not […]

I’m bringing you a Facebook Live video I did in the Not Your Average Runner podcast group this week regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and how the white community can start to understand our privilege and become agents for change. I believe that racism is a problem for white people to fix because we’re […]

This week, I have an incredible guest on the show. She was actually my first ever interview almost three years ago, and she’s back for this episode to talk about how she’s keeping herself physically motivated during lockdown and mentally stable during a very challenging time. Mirna Valerio is a former educator and cross-country coach. […]