Not Going To Lie, Being First Feels Good

By Lora Erickson Race Report: Canyonland Five mile 2010 – Moab, Utah Lora Erickson aka Blonde Runner overall first female 1st overall female: 35:13 729 finishers The weather was still a question as it had rained the day before the race. I checked temperature at 6:30 a.m. on race morning and since it was 33 [...]

My First Half Marathon

Journey From Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach to Run 13.1 Miles By Lauren Grant   Let me first begin by saying that everything that could have gone wrong on this trip, did. To tell this story, I should probably start from the beginning. Several months ago, I tried to convince my boyfriend to run a half [...]

Two Jobs, A Half Marathon, And A Blog

By Lauren Grant I’m just starting my third week of training for the half marathon and already I’m struggling to keep up! I probably wouldn’t have a problem if I wasn’t working two jobs! Let me tell you it is not easy! Going from one job to another doesn’t leave time for the gym or [...]

Training Strategies for a Half Marathon

Many runners will tell you that the half marathon is the perfect race distance. It’s long enough for a challenge, but short enough to allow a much quicker recovery than completing a full marathon. However, half marathons take more preparation time than a 5K or 10K, so it is important to keep some things in mind when you are training for one.

Get Out of the Rut and Back Into Your Favorite Jeans

Get Out of the Rut and Back Into Your Favorite Jeans
One of the best ways to get in shape and stay motivated is to register and train for a race. Whether it is a 5k or 10k walk or run, half or full Marathon, century bike ride, or triathlon, completing a race is a thrilling fitness experience.