by Anna Ratliff & Holly Martin We think that winter running really gets a bad rep—people say it’s too cold, too icy, too dark, you name it. We have to disagree. Winter running means running through snowfall and getting first tracks. It means really earning the post-run coffee and hot chocolate. Best of all, it…

by Holly Martin Note: If you missed Books for Runners, Part 1 – Click Here!  Initially when I set out to write about my favorite running books, I thought it would be incredibly easy – 4 or 5 books, write a description, and done. Unfortunately… it’s not that easy. There are SO MANY wonderful books…

Races and events are incredible feats of organization—there’s aid stations, start lines, timing devices, and sometimes hundreds of volunteers to coordinate. Most of the time, however, we only think about running the race, getting our swag, and going home for food and a nap. Behind the scenes, there’s so much happening that we don’t ever…

by BJ Christenson  It has now been a week since I have returned from the big island of Hawaii and I have had sufficient time to reflect on the race this year.  Though the race may not have ended the way I had hoped there are many positives to take away and, better still, lessons…