My Running Mantras + Week 5 Boston Training

I have mentioned a few times how I want to focus on strength and cross training this marathon training cycle and I’m aiming to do 3 classes a week.  Through my experiences, I have COMPLETELY fallen in love with yoga.  Something you never thought you’d hear a runner say.  (Confession,

Road to Marathon Monday: Week 1

It’s that time of year again guys!  Spring marathon training season!!  The time of year when the path gets more crowded and Saturday mornings become a runner’s social hour.   This spring, I will be toeing the line on Marathon Monday at The Boston Marathon.  It’ll be my second time out

New Idea to Improve Glute Strength

I have very weak glutes and hips.  This summer, I did physical therapy two times a week, and when I began, the therapist did an overall inventory on the strength of various muscles.  To test my hip and glute strength, the therapist had me lay on my side and raise