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Book Review: This is Not About Running by Mary Cain
This novel is an exposé on the abuse faced by young athletes as exemplified by the compelling and harrowing story of Mary Cain and her time as an elite runner. The author is a powerful storyteller who is able to illustrate the full emotional and physical impact of her...
Running in Challenging Weather
While we all enjoy running in the perfect weather/temperature there are many benefits to challenging ourselves to run in less than ideal weather (ex: rain, snow, cold/hot) which include: Increases mental toughness: learning to endure different weather when running...
Race Review: Baltimore Women’s Classic 5k
The Baltimore Women’s Classic 5k is my favorite 5k. There’s something really special about an all women’s race, the energy is unlike anything else I’ve experienced. You can really feel the sense of community and camaraderie at this race from start to finish, which is...
Local Run Spots: Bates Athletic Complex Track
Bates Athletic Complex track is a fantastic location for speed work since it is a track that is open to the public year round. This track provides clear markers for speed work and can allow you to test out your top end pace on a nice flat surface. Pros of this run...
Book Review: Do Hard Things by Steve Magness
While not specifically focused on running, this book provides an excellent framework for facing the challenges of training head on. I love how the author provides research backed proof that we often get the underpinnings of toughness and grit wrong and how to best...
Speed Work
Speed work helps improve lactate threshold, improve V02 max, running economy, and running form. Additionally, you gain mental fitness by learning how to keep pushing when speed workouts get tough. By improving these elements of your fitness you’ll can start to see...
Book Review: 26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi
Meb is the perfect teacher on marathons and life lessons in his inspiring tale on what he learned over the course of 26 professional marathons. His pro career included vastly impressive accomplishments, setting records at various distances, winning both the Boston...
The Importance of Consistency
Consistency in running is the most crucial factor to achieve long-term success in the sport. Consistently training allows the body to adapt and become faster and stronger. We lose fitness quickly when not maintaining a running regiment, consistency it’s important not...
Race Review: Sole of The City 10k
The Sole of the City 10k is a challenging but rewarding course. The first 3 miles let you settle in to a good pace, then you hit a full mile uphill for mile 4, and you coast downhill for most of mile 5-6. The course is picturesque taking you through many beautiful...
Local Run Spots: Lake Elkhorn Park
Lake Elkhorn Park provides a picturesque running loop surrounding a lake in additional to a connected trail system that can be used for longer runs. Located right near Charm City Columbia it’s a great location to meet up for a group run and enjoy the scenery. The loop...