Training Diary of a Raceless Runner
For the first time in a long time, I’m a raceless runner. I haven’t signed up for any races. I don’t have any races on my 2015 calendar. Of course, I’ll run some races, but I’m not currently training...
View ArticleTogether We Can Fly: Week-in-Review Link-up
“If you hang out with chickens, you’re going to cluck, and if you hang out with eagles, you’re going to fly.” These are the wise words of Dr. Steve Maraboli, bestselling author and behavioral science...
View Article7 Ways to Make Long Runs More Fun
Running has been part of my life since the day I was born. I was brought into the world by an elite runner who was running and coaching while I was still in my mom’s belly and long after I was crawling...
View ArticleWhy Running in the Right Shoe Matters
Did you know that approximately 27 million adults will experience a running-related injury this year, and that those injuries will result in more than $35 billion in direct costs?* With up to 70...
View Article8 Tips to Improve Your Running Form
Running is deceivingly simple. We just put one foot in front of the other and move forward, right? Well yes, but there’s much more to it than that. Running technique and style can improve our overall...
View ArticleFriday FITspiration: Running Angels Inspire Dreams
Here at runladylike.com, Fridays are all about sharing the inspiring stories of fit people who motivate all of us to be better tomorrow than we were yesterday. My Friday FITspiration series profiles...
View ArticleNo Excuses: Week-in-Review & Link-up
I like to think of myself as someone who doesn’t {usually} make excuses. Sure, I have those days like we all have where an hour in front of the TV or an extra 30 minutes of sleep is what I choose over...
View Article5 Best Places to Run in Atlanta
As I prepare to say goodbye to the city I’ve called home for nearly 10 years, I’m grateful to the amazing running community in Atlanta. To honor my time and the many miles I’ve logged in this city, I...
View ArticleFriday FITspiration: Desi Linden Dishes on Boston, Running & Life
Here at runladylike.com, Fridays are all about sharing the inspiring stories of fit people who motivate all of us to be better tomorrow than we were yesterday. My Friday FITspiration series profiles...
View ArticleSolve All Your Running Questions for Less than $20 {Running Journal Giveaway}
Have you ever noticed that running has a case of multiple personalities? Running can be pure joy as well as true heartbreak. It can be painful and triumphant. Science and art. Easy and hard. Light and...
View Article10 Ways to Survive a Challenging Run
When it comes to running, we’re quick to talk about finish lines, medals earned, rave runs in inspiring locations and workouts that make us feel like we’re on top of the world. We love when running...
View ArticleThe Dreaded F-Word
There’s a word we runners dread. It starts with an “F.” Well, actually a “P” and an “F.” Plantar Fasciitis. Ugh. There is nothing quite like inflamed fascia on the bottom of our foot. Plantar fasciitis...
View ArticleRunner’s Report Card: Putting New Running Gear to the Test
Growing up, I was consistently a good student – from Kindergarten through earning my master’s degree, I was always on the Dean’s List. But report cards were an interesting subject in my house. Every...
View Article13 Running Tricks to Solve Your Long Run Worries
Happy Halloween runners! When it comes to running, most of us want more treats than tricks. But all tricks aren’t bad. Here are 13 {oooh, a spooky number!} running tricks and quick fixes I’ve learned...
View ArticleHow to Beat Negative Self-Talk
You suck at running. You should just quit. You can’t do this. This is too hard. How are you possibly going to finish? There’s no way you can make it up this hill. What’s wrong with you? Can you imagine...
View ArticleNew Year. New Workouts for YOU. {ClassPass Giveaway}
At this time last year, I’d just completed a breakthrough year of running and was three months removed from my eighth marathon and a big PR. I decided to take some time off from goal racing and focus...
View ArticleHow to Run Downhill Safely and Efficiently
I recently received a question from a runladylike.com reader looking for suggestions on how to run downhill more effectively. After completing her first full marathon earlier this month, she remarked...
View Article5 Speed Workouts to Refresh Your Running Routine
As the seasons change, your running routine may be in need of a change as well. The transition from summer to fall running is often a welcome one for most of us, ushering in cooler temperatures and...
View ArticleWhy the Small Stuff Matters: 10 “Little” Things Every Runner Should Do
It’s certainly true that to become a better runner, we have to run more. But running alone will not make us the strongest runners we can be. Through coaching marathoners and training with many...
View Article6 Things I’m Changing to Improve My Running
One of the things I love about running is that I never stop learning. Just when I think my experiences and knowledge have given me all the tools I need to succeed, I learn about new ideas and proven...
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