Acute Injuries Happen to Runners
Even the best of plans can be interrupted due to an accident. Here’s a few things to keep in mind when your training comes to a screeching halt due to an acute injury. I’ve been fortunate enough, since learning how to ChiWalk and ChiRun, to only have one overuse injury (self-inflicted) during the past 8 […]
Seriously Cold Weather Running (Part 2): How to Structure Your Run in Sub-Zero Weather.
Here is the follow up on my last video blog about how to dress in severely cold weather and share with you how I structure my runs during sub-zero degree weather. Cold weather running can be uncomfortable and even dangerous if we do not take the proper precautions. Below are my tips to keep you running safely and […]
Seriously Cold Weather Running (Part 1): How to Dress for -5 to -20 Degree Weather
Happy Winter! Yesterday it was -17 degrees out when we went for our morning run and I’m often asked how I dress for that kind of weather. So I wanted to take a few minutes and chat about cold weather running. I will share with you exactly how I layer, and then in a separate video, […]
5 Benefits of Attending a ChiWalking/ChiRunning Retreat
Sometimes a change of scenery is all we really need. New destinations can break us out of our daily habits and allow us to truly focus on, and practice our running and walking. As a practiced ChiRunner and ChiWalker, there are many reasons that I not only partake in Chi Retreats, but also facilitate them. […]
I’m Sick, Should I Run Today???
Have you ever woken up feeling terrible from a head or chest cold???? And your training for something and trying to stick to your plan??? What should you do? What is best for your body? Here’s a quick video of what I do: https://vimeo.com/188900259 Or read the transcript here: I was thrown off of my […]
Stay Running During The Busy Season
Is your running on the back burner this holiday season because it’s “Crunch Time?” Beginning at Thanksgiving, it can often seem like our obligations fill up our calendar before we know what happened! During “Crunch Times” we need to take even better care of ourselves so we can bring our best to all situations that […]
Three Ways to Make Running Fun
Or Read the Transcript: Sometimes running seems like a chore. Just an item on your to-do list. When this happens you might be asking yourself, “What will make running FUN again?” I have worked with many clients who want to stick to their running routine and are looking for ways to increase the joy in […]
Why It’s So Hard to Start Running!
As a Running Coach, I get this question all of the time! And I’ve BEEN there a few times when I had to reclaim my running practice, so I’ve been through it first hand. Coming back from a running hiatus or getting started for the first time can be a challenge. This video blog sheds […]
5 Ways to Tackle Tech-Neck
With proper running form it’s important to have good posture where your shoulders are over your hips, and your hips are over your ankles. The added bonus is when you can keep your ears in the equation and have your ears over your shoulders. This will set up your skeletal system to do its job […]
8 Ways to Make Your Run Therapeutic
You hear a LOT about running injuries and how much damage running can do to your body. What if the exact opposite were true and running could be therapeutic and heal you from the inside out? I’ve been a long time runner and know both sides of running, the hurting and the healing. I’d like […]