With the daylight hours dwindling by the day, outdoor exercisers are frequently forced to hit the pavement with the moon still high in the sky. Here are some tips for staying safe on those dark runs. 1. Be SEEN. Light colored clothing is a great start, but don’t stop there. Consider accessories that blink and…
Have you ever wanted to run a 5K? Why not sign up for one and give it a shot?! Michele took on a 5K this week! She crushed it and, get this… ENJOYED it!!! I did it! I completed my first 5K! To those of you who don’t know me, this is a huge deal.…
This week’s post is a little different from my usual weekly write-ups. While out on our Saturday run Alicia declared that I am officially a runner. Curious as to what makes someone a “runner”? So was I. So have no fear, we came up with a top-ten style list. On that note I present to…
Comfort zone? What comfort zone? Half way through her 12 week program and Kathleen continues to redefine her comfort zone and she gets welcomed into a pretty exclusive club… After my mini rant/breakdown last week I gave myself a few hours to complain and be upset. I vented, I cried, I rechecked the scale. And…
I’ve recently had several member of Team AHB say that they have been running at night. Whenever a training plan calls for running several days per week, fitting your runs into daylight hours can be quite challenging. Add in the fact that sun set is around 4:30 PM now and that is a recipe for some…
Just signing up for your first road race can be quite intimidating. Can I run that far? Will I finish last? What if I get lost? Etc, etc, etc. Here are a few tips to decrease your anxiety around race day: (Check out here for pre race day tips) Pick up your race packet early. Most…
Have you ever wanted to run a road race, but been too nervous to register? Over the past 2 weekends, I have run 5Ks with two road race newcomers. Having run road races for as long as I can remember, I was excited to share this experience and hopefully get two new running buddies out…
Want to try running in a new location and just don’t know where to go, or want to know exactly how far you ran/walked/biked during your last outing? There are several online mapping tools available for free. Check out www.usatf.org/routes, www.mapmyrun.com, or www.runningmap.com. These are also great if you are directionally-challenged like myself. I print…
