• How to Perfect Your Race Week Nutrition Plan

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    Not sure what to eat the week of a race. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to achieve higher performance through eating. I am not a dietician. Most of what I have learned is through research and trial and error. Making a plan for race week nutrition is…

  • Fall in Love with Fall Trail Running

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    It’s not time to hit the treadmill yet! Fall is my favorite time of year to run. Fall trail running is even better. Time to find a new trail and head out. There are a few things to consider when hitting the trails in fall. Trail Running Tips Find the…

  • New York City Virtual Marathon – Training Week 15

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    Week 15 of Virtual Marathon Training Plan My training keeps moving along and I am getting closer to running the New York City Virtual Marathon. I finally decided on the dates I will run the virtual marathon. I am planning to run either Saturday or Sunday, and will pick the…

  • Ice Age Trail – Parnell Segment

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    The Parnell segment of the Ice Age Trail does not disappoint. Each hill climb and twist of the trail reveals more beautiful scenery. Trail Overview This section of trail is 13.9 miles long. The trail extends from Mauthe Lake Recreation Area to state highway 67, where the Greenbush Segment starts.…

  • Ice Age Trail – National Scenic Trail

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    The Ice Age Trail is a Nation Scenic Trail. National Scenic Trails are part of the National Park System. The premise of National Scenic Trails are to connect communities, show off landmarks and pristine scenery on non- motorized trails through public land. The trails part of the National Scenic Trail…

  • Ultimate Guide to Cold Weather Running

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    Once September rolls around, in Wisconsin the cold temperatures start to creep in. Just because the temperatures start to fall, does not mean that you have to stop running outside. I prefer cold weather running, over a hot humid summer run any day. If you dress right and follow a…

  • Virtual New York City Marathon – Training Week 10

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    Training has been moving along. I am getting more excited to run the New York City Virtual Marathon. In the next week or two, I am going to plan out the race course, and choose a few potential dates to run the marathon. Week 10 of the Training Plan Strength…

  • Virtual New Your City Marathon – Training Week 4

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    I decided to run a virtual marathon for several reasons. This year has been a crazy ride that is for sure. 2020 was going to be big for me. Big mileage that is. I had run the Rocky Raccoon 50 K in Huntsville, Texas in February and I knew that…

  • Reasons Why Running is Better with Friends

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    Are you a solo runner? There are many reasons why running is better with friends. Time to give it a try! 1. Safety Ever hear of safety in numbers. As a woman when you are running, safety is always on the back of your mind. I have had moments myself…