If you’re a regular reader here, you might have noticed it was quiet for a while. I was giving myself space for a comeback that took way longer than expected…
All posts tagged run recovery
The Comeback
Post-marathon, my coach asked me to take a full week off (or even two) from running since I had quad issues pop up during my taper and the race. Though I knew I’d get antsy (spolier alert: totally did!) I agreed to nine full days off. Excerpts from my return to running…
From Fair Weather to Foam Roller
When it comes to foam rolling, I’ve been pretty fair weather. Using it when I need it—or, in other words, when problems start to crop up. As part of a month-long challenge run by Anna Weber, I foam rolled (almost) every day for a month. Here’s what I learned…
Mudslide Breaking Point
Running through grief can be a balm, but sometimes a break is even better. I found out the hard way…
While I’m getting all hippie on you…
I recently wrote about exploring new run habits (hello, post-run mini-meditation). While I’m getting all hippie on you, here’s a run recovery idea for you: Forest Bathing (the Japanese version AND a foot soak)…
New Run Habit: Mini-Meditation
If only I could retain all the things I have learned! Sometimes we need reminders. A masters running roundtable gave me the nudge I needed to have a spontaneous act of meditation, and a new run recovery habit.