Category Archives: holidays
I Ran After The Easter Bunny
Because holidays are just better the runner way. Happy Running Easter…may you make it through the intervals before you barf and may you eat your weight in chocolate eggs and avoid a refund. ——- More awesome cartoonage HERE! ——- 1) … Continue reading
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Super Secret, Amazing, Scientific Answer To Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain: RUN
Every year around this time I admit to getting up a little on my runner’s high horse and thinking, “Gosh dang, you people, shut up about all those ‘Avoid Holiday Weight Gain’ articles the answer is simple: RUN!” I’m not … Continue reading
Are You My Lefty? — The quest for the left to my right running shoe
There once was a little running shoe, no not one of those dorky Vibrams, an actual running shoe and he felt a little lost. It wasn’t so much that he felt confused about who he was, he knew he was … Continue reading
Plyometrics for Runners Part II – Jumps and Hops: I caught the Easter Bunny hopping away plyo style
Let’s talk some plyometrics.If you’re reading this and your face is already smeared with chocolate and Peeps sugar residue, you’ve done the Easter Bunny thing right. Just kidding…Happy Easter to those who celebrate and Happy Sunday to those who don’t. … Continue reading
April First Brings Some Shocking New Reports…
Sunday…up and at ‘em! Today’s a big day at the races, I’ve got friends up currently sweating it out in Portland’s Race for the Roses and of course down in California there is the Carlsbad 5000. Though, I guess it … Continue reading
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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
Pi Day the Runner’s Way: Adding a Sweaty Twist to 3.14159
Pi day. It’s nearly over and I’m late to catch on to this Twitter trending holiday but now that I have, how could I not do a post? Confession: in addition to being a running nerd I’m actually not too … Continue reading
Just Because I Love You: Running is the Ever Constant Cupid
Whether you are single or with a special someone, never fret because even if the fat, little Cupid didn’t come visit you with chocolates and arrows, running’s got you covered. True, it may not be able to spoon you in … 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
Here’s How the Reindeer Games Went Down…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and across the North Pole, Santa called all his reindeer, he had one special goal. Stopwatch in hand the beasts lined at the track, Dasher and Dancer were talking lots of smack. Blitzen was shivering … Continue reading






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