What are your best Rest Day Brags? That’s the topic of today’s Pile on the Miles Photo Challenge! Share your favorite rest day to chime in! Rest Day Brags Definition of Rest Day Brags: Non-workout or rest days when an athlete enjoys extra rest, treats, relaxation and other ‘treats’ to celebrate and recharge. ‘Rest day’ is a part of the…
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Should you use a Run Tracker App or Running Watch?
What’s the best way to measure or track your runs – GPS Running Watch, Running App, Fitness Watch, driving around your running route and using the car’s odometer?? Those are all real options and the best way to track your runs really depends on you, your goals and resources. A run tracker app can track your runs and most measure…
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What’s your Dream Race?
Hello! It’s the LAST week of PILE on the MILES!! Keep showing up. Stick with your plan and get it done. If you signed up for the challenge – you received an email with the reminder to SET YOUR GOALS for this week. Do it. How can you know if you’re… getting faster, increasing speed intervals, able to run longer,…
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Race Day Morning Prep and Checklist Printable free pdf
Do you get nervous before your race? Need some tips on preparing for your half marathon race morning? I have a collection of tips, tricks and information to help you be ready for an awesome race! Check out my race day checklist, what I ate before a race video and more. If you have any questions please email or ask…
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5 Easy Tips for STRETCHING after a Run
Do you skip stretching after a run? When was the last time you had a good stretch session? If you’re guilty of running a lot and stretching a little – I have 5 tips to help you get started with stretching today! These are easy do-able stretch hacks to get you going. Remember – Stretching is important! If you want…
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Need New Running Shoes? Here’s how you can tell…
Do you know how many miles your current running shoes have on them? Today I’m sharing 3 tips to decide if it’s time for new running shoes! Running shoes can be considered the most important piece of running gear. You want to make sure you’re wearing the right type for YOU. And once you’re running in the best pair for…
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This is why I Run
“I could never do that.” “I hate running!” “I don’t run.” I’ve heard this from people when they find out I run marathons & half marathons. Other runners get it but we can still have very different reasons why we run. Here’s mine… Day 2 of Pile on the Miles: Why do you run? I started walking to lose weight…
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How to Set a Running Goal for PILE on the MILES Challenge
How to set a goal for the Pile on the Miles 21 Day Challenge. Pile on the Miles was originally a running challenge where we tried to run MORE miles in November. But over the years it’s grown and changed (just like us). Now the challenge is about setting a goal that is important to YOU and staying accountable to…
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3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Ready for the easiest cookie recipe of your life? Oh, and it can be made in different ways to transform from pumpkin cookies to chocolate chip (or your favorite)! I originally got this recipe as a healthy cookie option from an old ww diet buddy as 2 ingredient cake mix cookies. But I added a 3rd and formed them into…
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