• 10 Running Resolutions to Make This Year Your Best Year Yet!

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    Ever set a New Years resolution and fall short. Your not the only one! This year try set some running resolutions and stick to them. Setting Resolutions I like to start out by looking at what I want in the year ahead. Each year I like to set my race…

  • Ice Age Trail – Hartman Creek Segment

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    Location The Hartman Creek Segment of the Ice Age Trail is located in central Wisconsin. It is located about five mile west of Waupaca, Wisconsin. Waupaca is located within the scenic Chain O’ Lakes. The lakes were created by the Cary Glacier. The area is a popular Wisconsin tourist destination.…

  • Holiday Gift Guide for Runners

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    Looking for that last minute gift? Not sure what type of gift to get for runners? This guide has you covered. Whether you are looking for an inexpensive gift or to get a gift they will never forget, I’ve got you covered. Although ever runner is a little different. Some…

  • Ice Age Trail – Emmons Creek Segment

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    Location The Emmons Creek Segment of the Ice Age Trail is located in central Wisconsin. Located in Portage County, the 2nd Avenue parking lot is about 8 miles from Waupaca, Wisconsin. Waupaca is located in the beautiful Chain O’ Lakes. The lakes were created by the receding Cary Glacier. The…

  • How to Enhance Your Running with Cross Training

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    Not sure how much you need to cross train or what types of exercise constitutes cross training? Cross training has many benefits for runners of all types. It can be a high or low intensity workout. Whether your new to running or an experienced runner, cross training should be part…

  • How to Build Mental Toughness to Become a Better Runner

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    Ever wonder how to keep going the distance when you mind tells you to quit? You can build mental toughness to become a better runner with some simple techniques. You can train your mind to go the distance and crush that PR. Just like a training plan to increase your…

  • 2020 NYC Virtual Marathon – Race Recap

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    I had set a goal to run a marathon in 2020, but the race I wanted to run the Cellcom Marathon was cancelled along with every other race. My idea of running a marathon was still on my mind, when I had read that the NYC Marathon was also cancelled.…

  • Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Beets

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    Race night jitters leaving you unsure of what to eat before the big race? It doesn’t have to be pasta. I like to eat whole fresh foods. My recipe for Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Beets is the perfect pre-race dinner meal. Before a big race, I like to eat…

  • Winter Squash and Black Bean Tacos

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    Trying to figure out what to eat the week of your race? Not sure how to carb load? Check out my post How to Perfect Your Race Week Nutrition Plan. My Winter Squash and Black Bean Tacos recipe is perfect for adding in some additional carbs. I like to eat…