August - 2013

30 Things A Woman Should Do Before Turning 30

I didn’t even notice turning 20. That particular occasion was buried deep between getting my undergraduate degree, fighting with my...

You Know You're Doing A Long Run When...

You start out with a smile and a spring in your step. You wipe that stupid grin off your face ten kilometers later, and shuffle your feet...

Is Obstacle Racing Vacation A New Trend?

As the sport of obstacle racing grows, more niche events are offered. I’m sure you noticed... You can run in a costume, you can run...

Dealing With The Mafia, Um... I Mean... Injuries

Few months ago I found myself on a yoga mat, practicing, rather than teaching. A fellow teacher demonstrates a pose to the class. “If you...

Mudnewton Mudrun 2013, And Why You Should Participate In A Local Mudrun

I have discovered MudNewton in 2011, purely by accident. It was a mud run. It was close. And it sounded like fun. Besides, they had an...

Swimming - How Do I Loathe Thee?

Let me count the ways. Have you ever hated a sport? Like the whole sport? Or a particular physical activity altogether? Just… everything...

5 Tips For Choosing A Gym

Ladies and gentlemen, I have a coach. “Dear Kate”, the email reads. “You are cordially invited to become my running slave”. Words...