Earlier this year, I attempted to run the Houston Marathon. I admit that my planning didn't go as well as I had wanted. My training wasn't great and neither was my nutrition. So when I got to mile 8 I was having leg cramps and had to switch to the half-marathon course. But completing running a marathon is one of my goals and I've regrouped and you all can follow my journey.I did finish the half, even if I feel like I limped miles 11 & 12. ... Read the Post...
Why Runners Should Do Yoga
As a runner and someone who enjoys running, cross-training often is put on the back burner. So let's talk about why runners should do yoga. I know personally, that it helps me with my running posture and most of all my breathing. Because I will be the first one to let you know that my breathing is usually horrible. I either hold my breath or breathe too shallow. But, yoga has helped me make my running better and even my cross-training ... Read the Post...
Houston Half-Marathon Race Recap
Welcome to my Houston Half-Marathon Race Recap! I'm currently in the midst of marathon training and am currently about halfway through, so at the halfway point I signed up to do the Houston Half-Marathon. While my training was not perfect, I was sick a couple of weeks prior and the training that week was lacking I still finished. It was not easy though. Here are the things that I liked about the Houston Half Marathon: The course was ... Read the Post...
Making that 5k Personal Record
I've been running regularly now for about five years; I started when I was trying to pass the minimum skills requirement to play roller derby games. And now I am a big advocate that cross-training and passing that test go hand in hand. Well, since then, I've quit actively playing roller derby and have focused on running, and now yoga. And in the past few years, I've run countless 5k races, 10k races, and a few half marathons. I've not run a full ... Read the Post...