Stay Hungry

There's a magic in putting one foot in front of the other that makes running feel more like flying (secondary blog to @lovedthestarstootruly )

[soundmindsoundbodyforlifee]

Running is a crockpot sport, not a microwave sport. Trust the process.

[soundmindsoundbodyforlifee]

Running is a crockpot sport, not a microwave sport. Trust the process.

[invisiblemusings]

Sometimes after dinner I eat a sleeve of Oreos. Last Wednesday, I was craving Cheetos so I drove to the store and bought myself a bag. When I put peanut butter on my toast, I give myself a generous dollop and don’t worry about the calories. My food is my fuel and I refuse to stop living life because I’m too scared to eat. I am not the stereotypical “running body type.” I have fat. I have cellulite. Yet I still was able to win this race by nearly an entire minute. Girls ask me constantly how I eat and what I do to fuel, the answer is simple: I am mindful of my cravings and kind to myself. I’m a normal person and I live my life to the fullest. I don’t count my calories or weigh my food anymore. I’m also in the absolute best shape of my life. By no means am I saying that I’m a superstar runner or that I couldn’t improve in many areas, but to any of the runners on here who have messaged me saying they wish they could be as fast as me or that they look up to me: all it takes is a undying love for the sport, an unreal work ethic, and a relentless heart. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

[runningvegan]

Love this! Way to go on your race and everything else. 😊

[runner-vs-the-world]

Me: I’m a long distance runner Them: So do you like run everywhere??

[runner-vs-the-world]

Me: I’m a long distance runner Them: So do you like run everywhere??

[runner-vs-the-world]

Me: I’m a long distance runner Them: So do you like run everywhere??

[runner-vs-the-world]

Me: I’m a long distance runner Them: So do you like run everywhere??

[runcalifornia]

[hillyeah4running]

When in Yosemite, go for a trail run

[believe-you-will-succeed]

Happy best day of the year, AKA global running day! Hope everyone got in an amazing run today

[hersaunter-deactivated20241111]

I JUST WANT TO RUN A LOT OF MILES IN THE SETTING SUN

[sportsbrasandcoffee-deactivated]

Important Summer Training Tips

Your runs don’t have to be fast to be helpful.

Stringing together a bunch of medium-paced average runs is more effective than going all out a few times a week (only to be too tired/sore to run that pace again), especially when you’re focusing on increasing your mileage.

If you’re able to choose between sleep and running, do your run later and get more sleep. It’s not hardcore to skip sleep, it’s unproductive. Your body needs it to absorb the training.

Don’t do AB workouts, do CORE workouts. Ab = abdominals only. Core = abdominals, obliques, glutes, pelvis, lower back. Purpose of working out just your abs = vanity. Purpose of working out your entire core = getting functionally strong to run faster. 

Do runs on grass and trails for the soft surfaces (and because in the winter you’ll miss the color green, believe me), but don’t worry about your pace. The terrain will naturally slow you down, but it will also force you to work different muscles which will strengthen your core WHILE YOU RUN (why core? see above).

Don’t just hydrate with water. Replace the electrolytes you lose when you sweat with gatorade or powerade, or if that’s too sweet for you, dilute it with water or invest in Nuun or Skratch or a similar product. 

Most most most importantly…ENJOY YOURSELF. Setting only outcome-based goals (”win state”; “break 19″; “take a minute off my PR”) drains the joy out of the sport that you love very quickly. Remember that. Set another, more important goal: to enjoy the process. To love the sport more in July than you did in June, and to love it still more in August. Actively cultivate your passion, and let the rest take care of itself.

[carolyn-lives-deactivated201709]

Bringing this back because it’s time.

[hersaunter-deactivated20241111]

Yes.

[runningandrambling-deactivated2]

this shit is lit and wow yes I feel like quite a lucky human being today

[se-xc-girl]

boy am I excited for summer training

[miles-to-go32]

the long run is calling and we must go

[fit-vation]

[hersaunter-deactivated20241111]

Although most days aren’t easy and putting in the work is strenuous, exhausting, and relentless… the runs here are worth it, the strength I gained to overcome any barrier is worth it, the friendships I’ve made are worth it, and this beautiful view is worth it..