Category Archives: family
To Run Great You Have To Trust Yourself, To Do That You Put Trust In Others
Running is one of those sports that is pretty much you against yourself. But that’s not quite right because running FORCES you, if you want to be your absolute best, to rely on a few key other people as well. … 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
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
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
Eating the Heart Out of Life: Digging for Positives and WHY the Journey is Worth it to You
How do you ‘eat the heart out’ of life? How do you celebrate the positives in life? Cherish even the little, fleeting moments, soak up what the moment may bring, and savor the deliciousness of what makes you smile? Sometimes … Continue reading
Filed under art, family, friends, motivation
Keeping it in the Family: What Age is Appropriate for Kids to Start Running Competitively?
Are you the only runner in your family? Did you start running because an older sibling got into it and because you thought anything they did was cool, you laced up to go run too? Or did you come from … Continue reading
Santa Done Me Good! The Ho Ho Holidays Recap
Well, I have to say the big fat man was good to me this year! Bear with me as I take a quick moment to get a wee bit sentimental as I am one lucky runnerchick to have such an … Continue reading
Is There a Grinch in Your Stocking?
While I tend to be a positive person, I know there are times when even the most Cindy-Loo-Who’s of us get a little cranky. Even if the big fat man in a red suit is watching, I also know that … Continue reading
A Self-Massage Survival Guide and Running Through the Holidays
You know how I was saying not too long ago about runners being in a sort of constant pain from one thing or the other? If you want a real laugh take a gander at this chick the first few … Continue reading
In My Mind I Dance Like a Swan — And Am Super Flexible
Well, at least I know where all the flexibility and coordination went in my family… actually it’s never been a secret. So I spent the night watching my little sis’s dance show and while I may be biased, I’ll say … Continue reading
Filed under family, stretching, tips
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!