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Back of the Pack Runner, So What! by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running What a crazy few days it has been. It all started when I was pulled out of the dentist chair on Thursday to rush home to be with Brooks while my wife left for a family he ... Read on »

Runner’s Plate: The no-label diet by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running As a future dietitian, I’m constantly asked what my thoughts are on various diets. The types of diets I’m asked about change, but my answer is pretty much the same regardl ... Read on »

Running to Me: Why Age & Weight Do Matter by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Don’t worry I’m not going to go on some rant and tell you about healthy weight, that’s for the birds. Instead I’m going to tell you what my 84-year-old grandma just taught ... Read on »

Runner’s Tech: Review – Injinji Performance Toesock by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running How important is wearing running socks to you? Personally speaking, a pair of comfortable socks is crucial to my runs. These socks should be lightweight, breathable, and s ... Read on »

Weight Watchers. Yeah, So What! by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running As Lloyd Christmas (Dumb & Dumber) once said: “Yeah, so. Yeah, so. And what’s so wrong about going someplace where we know someone who can plug us into the social pipe ... Read on »

The Running Coach: Tapering Done Right by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Everyone knows that if they want to reap the benefits of their training on race day, they need to taper. However, many have a hard time executing a taper, or executing it ... Read on »

Runner’s Plate: 10 Reasons to Go Local by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running This past weekend marked the first day of spring and summer farmer’s markets in Boston, and I couldn’t be more excited. While the locally grown produce selection is still ... Read on »

Running to Me: No Replacement for Hard Work by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Strolling through the grocery store aisles, I see the countless magazine covers encouraging everyone to “get beach body ready.’ Ah, it’s that time of year where everyone i ... Read on »

Runner’s Tech: Skechers GOrun 2 First Impressions by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Many of you may recall my review of the Skechers GOrun about a year ago. As I’ve mentioned previously, the GOrun became one of my favorite running shoes in 2012. I’ve logg ... Read on »

The Running Coach: Deviating From the Norm, Talking Boston by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I usually reserve this space for training advice…I enjoy sharing it with you and hearing your feedback. This week, however, in light of the Boston Marathon tragedy, I’m go ... Read on »

The Running Community, Uniting and Supporting by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I am staring at a blank WordPress post trying to find the words to explain how I am feeling after yesterday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon. Senseless. Disgusting. Coward ... Read on »

Finding Motivation In Not Running Boston, Watch Live by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Today is the Boston Marathon, the race that is at the top of most distance runners bucket list. As a new resident of the Boston area it has been interesting to hear how t ... Read on »

Runner’s Tech: 5 Sure-fire Tips for a Heat Acclimatization by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Here in New York City, it looks like we’ve skipped Spring this year altogether. The temperature literally doubled within the past 2 days. From time to time, I find difficu ... Read on »

Runner’s Plate: Homemade Energy Balls by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running By now you’ve probably figured out that I’m a food first girl. I prefer food to be as close to it’s natural state as possible – the less processed the better. Luckily, the ... Read on »

Running to Me: The No Training, Training Plan – Working Out Post Baby by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Three months post baby and it’s safe to say that my regular workout schedule has changed. I typically would be well into a training plan for a half marathon, triathlon o ... Read on »

The Running Coach: Tips to Speed Your Race Recovery by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running If you’ve raced before, you know how sore you can be the day or two after. Part of that is inevitable—you’ve probably worked pretty hard and your body is going to exhibit ... Read on »

Runner’s Tech: Review – INKnBURN Performance Shorts by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running When I’m out pounding on the roads, I like to wear stuff that’s anything but boring, because I want people to know that running is fun and enjoyable for me. This is why ... Read on »

Runner Therapy: Running in the Cold, What Did You Learn? The Science by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Running in the cold is another rare art form one must conquer to be successful. Like the heat, running in the cold brings challenges. However these challenges in the winte ... Read on »

Runner Therapy: How Does Your VO2 Max Rate? by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running What is VO2 max? (also maximal oxygen consumption, maximal oxygen uptake, peak oxygen uptake or maximal aerobic capacity): It’s the maximum capacity of an individual’s bo ... Read on »

Runner’s Plate: Beer – a runner’s friend or foe? by irunnerblog Posted in: Blog Posts in Running As I scour race descriptions to fill my spring race calendar, I can’t help but notice how many races are sponsored by beer companies or tout the post-race beer festival to ... Read on »

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