Category: running

Aug 04 2015

Tips for becoming a runner: vol. 3…Go trail running

by Courtney

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As a result of my unrealistic desire to turn everyone into a runner, I’ve decided to share some tips about what helps me keep running. While I’m no expert, I’ve been...

Jun 23 2015

inspiration, resources, running

Tips for becoming a runner: Vol. 2…Listen to interesting things while you run.

by Courtney

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As a result of my unrealistic desire to turn everyone into a runner, I’ve decided to share some tips about what helps me keep running. While I’m no expert, I’ve been...

May 14 2015

inspiration, resources, running

Tips for becoming a runner, from a former non-runner

by Courtney

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In news that makes my soul very happy, my mom has started running! And so have two of my very favorite friends who are also baby mamas (thus making the...

Mar 01 2014

Inspiration for the we..., recipes, resources, running, Uncategorized, yoga

Inspiration for the weekend.

by Courtney

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I have the picture above as my computer desktop. It’s so hard to get motivated to run when it’s this freaking cold. So I’m doing all I can to inspire...

Sep 22 2013

printables, resources, running

Half marathon training – a printable plan

by Courtney

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This past year I ran my first marathon, which was both awesome and awful. Miles 21-25 were pretty miserable. (The proverbial hitting of the wall is a real thing.) But...

Sep 01 2013

health, running, yoga

Post-run yoga cooldown

by Courtney

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Full disclosure – this post-run yoga cooldown was not my idea; it was stolen directly from Pinterest. [My Pinterest linked it back to this blog, although I don’t think it...

Aug 14 2013

exercise, inspiration, mental health, running

Why I run, again

by Courtney

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Whenever I tell someone that I like to run long distances [I don’t like calling myself a “long distance runner,” even after completing a marathon – I think I reserve...

Jul 17 2013

exercise, running

The terrible and wonderful reasons why I run long distances

by Courtney

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From the wonderful website The Oatmeal: The terrible and wonderful reasons why I run long distances. A hilarious and oh-so-accurate depiction of why running is simultaneously horrible and awesome. Especially...

Mar 19 2012

exercise, inspiration, running

How I convince myself to go running

by Courtney

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So, I love running. But I usually don’t love running until I’m all done running for the day. Sometimes it can be really, really hard to make myself get out...

Jan 31 2012

exercise, resources, running

Training for a half marathon

by Courtney

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So, I’ve decided to train for a half marathon! I’ve run two before, one in 2009 and one in 2010. I wanted to make it an annual event, but unfortunately...