Try not to let this shock you, but most – not all, but most – of my Walt Disney World trips revolve around runDisney. I know! This is an astounding statement! All those miles run and wakeup calls at ungodly hours don’t exactly scream “add a workout to this trip.” In-room stretching, sure, but not strength training. Not to...
Continue readingMaking Friends With Your Foam Roller Is Easier Than You Think
Another year, another lingering injury. I’ve been experiencing some pain by my left hip after running, enough that I mentioned it to my doctor at my last annual physical. She recommended that I “make friends with my foam roller.” Sounds easy enough, right? Thing is, I’ve had a foam roller for years and barely used it at all. Now...
Continue readingStrength Training Is Clutch & I Hate It
Hello! Today I would like to talk to you about strength training, and how it’s great for you and really works, and also I HATE IT SO MUCH. Allll the running magazines and books and professionals and influencers will tell you that strength training is a key component in a successful runner’s regimen. They are correct. I have been...
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