Monthly Archives: March 2012
Gawking at Fast Runners: We all have doubts, but you can choose whether to let them stand in your way or not
“Those who can’t do, teach,” they say and I’ll add, “Those who can’t run can obsess.”I jest, but if I’m not going to be able to get my fix of miles for now (thank you, right foot, if I could … Continue reading
Filed under goals, motivation, races, running, tips
Approaching a Race: Depending on your goal going in how you run could be markedly different
Who are you up against on race day, the clock or the runner next to you? Everyone goes into a race with a different goal, be it just to finish, to be a scoring member of their team, set a … Continue reading
Childhood Obesity and Getting Active: The answer is not in blaming pollution
Oh, Runner’s World you’ve done it again. I got a really good laugh when I read their online headline screaming, ‘Is Pollution Making Us Fat?’ Seriously, could it have nothing to do with inhaling mass quantities of McDonald’s and constituting … Continue reading
Filed under body image, family, food, nutrition, tips, Uncategorized
Mental Games for Getting Through Tedious Cross-Training Workouts: The Chocolate Edition
Tuesday morning and I, admittedly a bit begrudgingly, took to the elliptical machine. (I swear I AM a runner, even if the last time I had an awesome, pain-free run seems like a far-off, distant memory…haha) Let’s be honest, when … Continue reading
Filed under cross training, food, motivation, tips
Road Runner’s Safety: Road ID Review and Giveaway
I made the switch from “I hate running, who in their right mind would force us poor kids to run a WHOLE mile for PE?!” person to “I LOVE me my running” right before entering high school. I grew up … Continue reading
This Runnerchick’s Priorities When En Route: If I’m traveling you can bet the first thing on my mind is where to get my run on
My housemates have been dog-sitting the past week and will taking care of Hans for another week. I’m an animal fan, have a cat, and am wanting a puppy here soon myself! So I welcomed the extra addition of hair, … Continue reading
Filed under running
I’m Not Injured, I’m Just a Klutz: ‘Life Injuries’ and Injuries While Cross-Training
I’m a klutz. I’m one of those people who will wake up with a bruise and not know what it’s from. If I’m opening a package with any kind of hard plastic I’m sure to wind up with a cut … Continue reading
Filed under cross training, injuries, tips
The Hunger Games Get a Running Twist: Workouts that Awaken the Hungry Beast
Let’s talk The Hunger Games. I’ll be honest, I don’t usually fall into the mass hysteria type trends; I have never read nor seen a Twilight installment, we all know how I feel about P90X, and I have yet to … Continue reading
The Pain Drain: Keeping Your Brain in Check When the Pain Sets In
“Being a distance runner is about handling pain. If you can’t manage pain, you probably won’t end up as a distance runner.” I love this quote from Kara Goucher featured in an excellent read from Running Times, ‘Pain: Deal With … Continue reading
Filed under motivation, race tips, races, running, tips
And a Wee Bit ‘O Luck to Ya…
Yes, Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I could also say St. Patty’s Day but every time I do it makes me think there should really be a Happy York Peppermint Patty’s Day somewhere around here too. I hope you’ve all been … Continue reading
Hello! My name is Cait, I'm a freelance writer and artist who is more than a little obsessed with running. The Arty Runnerchick is dedicated to connecting with other runners and those sweat obsessed through words and art!