"That's a good point Gianni.  When I go hiking for too long, eventually I can't stand it anymore and just want to run!"

"Forming a new habit is difficult.  If you can kick your own butt out the door regularly for 3-4 weeks it will get much easier.  You will start to miss it if you don't!  You almost never hear anybody regret going for a run, so think of that too.…"

"Training with heart rate zones as a guide can be great. However, anything correlating age with any kind of ideal heart rate zones is junk.  It is nothing more than a guess based on averages.
2 athletes of the same age and fitness can be in the same…"

"Joanna,
If you run early mornings consider just drinking a little water and heading straight out the door without eating.  To me it feels great running on an empty stomach and breakfast tastes that much better. I personally feel comfortable doing…"

"Joanna,
Good for you training for a 1/2 and a full marathon.  How long are your long runs now?  Honestly, unless you are going 2+ hours or it's extremely hot where you are I'd recommend keeping it simple.  In terms of nutrition on the run, I…"

"Sorry to be late to the party, but as a full time athlete I hope I can offer some good advice, as we are always on the verge of doing too much (and often do!).

First, it may not be PF.  This doesn't mean it feels good or isn't an injury, but over…"

"My 2 cents on both your violin bow and veganism in general.  These thoughts evolved over 20 years as a musician and veg.
I do understand that to label oneself vegan is to exclude the consumption of and use of any animals or products.  However, it is…"

"MY best advice is make sure they are ripe, and if so don't eat them skin first.  Peel them open in half, turn them inside out, and put them in your mouth flesh side first.  Much like grass, if you look at fig skin up close it is quite abrasive, and…"

"Don't force yourself to just use your mouth or nose while exercising.  You'll naturally (if you don't think about it), breath through both simultaneously.  Shallow breathing is not good, though this doesn't mean you need to take exaggerated deep…"

"If you are good for 8 miles with no food, take your best guess at how you'll be for another 5 or so.  Bonking a mile or 2 out isn't so bad, but any more can be quite unpleasant!  Personally, I loathe carrying food or water with me.  I want to be,…"