When Nike put up a sign in Boston saying Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated, the internet freaked out. Many saw it as elitist. I thought it was a joke. But the reaction proves something deeper about how we tie our identity to external validation. If this offended you, I’d love for you to read my perspective on why you are the boss of your own running journey.
A lot of nutrition guides for half marathon training are overly complicated and aimed at elite athletes, which can be intimidating for the average runner. This blog post is about taking the pressure off by treating your fueling as a personal, no-math-required experiment throughout your 12-to-16-week training cycle. As a health coach and personal trainer, my goal is to give you simple, straightforward guidelines so you can figure out what works best for your body, ensuring you have the energy needed to train well, recover fully, and cross the finish line feeling strong.
Run/walk intervals have been my go-to this summer for staying consistent in the Texas heat. They let me keep my heart rate in check, extend my time on my feet, and build endurance without overreaching. Whether I’m using timed segments, going by feel, or following my heart rate, the flexibility helps me adapt to the conditions and train in a way that’s sustainable. This approach works for anyone navigating challenging weather, rebuilding fitness, or simply wanting running to feel good!
When you train to run a marathon, it may require the development of new skills. Running is a skill, but are you considering the other skills that may need to be cultivated? I highlighted some important skills needed for marathon training: Time management, moving often, moving well, eating enough nutrients, getting enough sleep, having a growth mindset, and tolerating stress. What can you improve in your lifestyle to elevate your training?
Being a runner of a certain age is an image of a robust and confident runner in the best years of her life, aging actively to live her best life forward. With some planning, preparation, and a mindset shift, we can confidently be runners of a certain age!
Can I dig deep and find something to be grateful for in the midst of an injury that is preventing me from running?
It happens to the best of us, sometimes, race day doesn’t align with our expectations. Read about my experience at the Dallas Half Marathon and learn how to bounce back after a poor race performance
Do you have reasons for missing workouts? Or are you making excuses? Do you know how to tell the difference? In this post, I will help you discern between excuses and reasons so that you can move forward in your training despite obstacles, fears, and setbacks.
Work with coach Lea for four weeks to get the exact strategies you need to improve your pace over time. Includes individualized pace suggestions based on your history and experience, weekly running workouts for four weeks, and coaching. Receive education on training, recovery, nutrition, and lifestyle habits to maximize results. Begins August 1, 2022
Running the 2022 Cowtown 5K reminded me not to let what I couldn’t do get in the way of what I could do! How the quote, “what you can, when you can, with what you have” applies to health and fitness.
Is it just me, or does summer running amnesia hit every single year? Here we are re-learning those summer running lessons again. If you've ever found yourself bargaining for a breeze or wondering if your PR days are officially behind you, this one is for you. A tongue-in-cheek look at the 5 stages of summer running grief, and a gentle reminder of how to work with the heat instead of fighting it.