Long run’s tomorrow and you’re in front of the fridge trying to nail down: What do I eat before a long run? 🤔 Do I eat my usual fried rice + fried egg? Or oatmeal with fresh berries? That seems like the perfect runner’s pre-run meal, right? Then that voice that always threatens to torpedo […]
What to eat before running a marathon (even if you’re Googling it the day before)
Do you have 26.2 miles staring you down tomorrow? Feeling that mix of excitement, nerves, and “wait, what am I supposed to eat again?” Totally normal. And you’re in exactly the right place. Fueling up doesn’t have to be super complicated or stressful. Because honestly, the simpler, the better. I’ll walk you through what to […]
What to eat before a marathon: Fueling without the overwhelm
So here you are, in those final days before a marathon, caught between excitement and nerves. “Okay, I’ve made it through weeks of marathon training…now I just need to nail the nutrition.” 😅 But then the questions start popping up: ➡️ Should I carbo-load? 🤔 How much? ➡️ What about protein? ➡️ What do I […]
Returning to cycling after a long break? Start here (no stress required)
That first ride back? Equal parts excitement + doubt. There’s the memory of flying down open roads and feeling like nothing’s going to slow you down. But now? The bike’s been sitting unused, legs feel sluggish, and lungs aren’t what they used to be. And the thought of a long ride? Let’s not talk about […]
Use these 10K race day tips to beat the nerves and help you hit your personal best
Are you feeling a tiny bit (okay, maybe a lot) nervous about 10K race day? I get it—race day can feel like a whirlwind of second-guessing and excitement. Did I run enough? Will I wake up on time? What if I can’t finish? 🥴 Those pre-race jitters are just like heading into a job interview—sweaty […]
Cycling in your 40s, 50s, and 60s: Train smarter, not harder—here’s how to keep it fun and effective
Have you been on a ride and thought…”Wait. Shouldn’t this be easy?” So our natural response? We dial up the intensity. Put in more work. Add more miles and hope that we’ll return to our past (younger) self. Reality ✔︎: Muscles now need more time to bounce back. And days off? They’re more of a […]
Treadmill running for beginners: Form, workouts, and (oops!) common mistakes
Ever stepped onto a treadmill, hit the start button, and launched forward? Or jabbed controls mid-run, gripped the side rails, and hoped to high heaven you’ll stay upright?😅 We’ve all been there. But I’ve got you with a few treadmill running tips, so you can go from ’am I doing this right?’ to ‘I totally […]
How to build a cycling plan that sticks: A beginner’s guide
Bike? ✅ Helmet? ✅ Bike shorts? ✅ …aaannnd you’re ready to roll. (But if you’re looking for a foolproof way to get started, my 4-Week Beginner Cycling Training Plan breaks down everything into bite-sized, doable steps. No guesswork involved.) You get onto your bike and then it hits. This first ride might not feel like […]
Feeling the burn on that long ride? Here are some mental hacks to power through the toughest miles
Ever been mid-ride, staring down an endless stretch of road, and suddenly it hits—your legs feel like lead and everything feels harder than it should? **cue silent scream** What was I thinking?! Yes…we’ve all been there and it is totally normal. So how do you push through it? Should you even? Maybe….let’s talk about it. […]
Common beginner running mistakes you’ll want to dodge (and how to do it right)
You’ve decided—this running thing is happening. But…uh, where do you even start? Do you throw on some old shoes and go? Is it really that simple? 🤔 Then comes the first run, and suddenly you’re Googling: “Why is running so hard?” Running’s tough at first, and it’s easy to trip up on some common beginner running […]