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Jill Will Run

I started running regularly after working toward a marathon to celebrate my mother's remission from cancer. We wanted to do something "big" and the marathon was the plan. From that, I was hooked! While I love improving my race times, I am more focused on learning proper practices so I... Full Bio
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Buystand Lets You Name Your Price by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I just found out about a new company called Buystand . The way it works: Browse their site for gear you need/want Name the price you want to pay If it’s acc ... Read on »
Agloves by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I mentioned in my race report from Saturday that I wore my Agloves . Specifically I wore the Agloves Grip Touch pair. Want to know what’s cool about these? You can use tou ... Read on »
StrideBox by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Another monthly subscription box managed to land in my mailbox recently, this time it’s the StrideBox . Geared toward runners, the StrideBox contains “stuff run ... Read on »
Week in Re/Preview by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Last week became a step back week. Combined with Alex’s cold, me catching that cold and the fact that I’d just been building pretty steadily for several weeks, it was need ... Read on »
Race Report: Love on the Run 5k by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running This morning I got to run Fleet Feet Sports Love on the Run 5K , put on by Elemental Running and Training . I was originally registered for the 10K, but dropped to the 5K ... Read on »
Avoiding by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running When you spend several days, carrying around a small person who has a cold and that person has a runny nose and is coughing directly on your face and puts their hands in t ... Read on »
Not Failing, but… by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running A friend recently asked me how I do it all… and the truth is, I’m not “doing it all”. Yes, I am working full-time, I write for two blogs (this one and The RUNiverse ), I d ... Read on »
Month in Re/Preview by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Well, last month I set a goal for myself (in the Active Goals app  - I reviewed it over on TheRUNiverse.com) to run 75 miles. I fell short… But that’s okay… I g ... Read on »
A Bunch of Rambling by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I ran 8 miles on Wednesday. I ate rice/banana/peanut butter for breakfast and then I used Island Boost while on the run. It was a wonderful run, I felt solid throughout an ... Read on »
Wildskins Armwarmers by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Last week I wore these new armwarmers by Wildskins while running. It was a gray, slightly drizzly day and I needed a little extra warmth. These did the trick! I l ... Read on »
Week in Re/Preview by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running You’re hot then you’re cold, you’re yes then you’re no…  Yeah, my training feels a little bit like lyrics to a . One week I seem to have a really good week, even if ... Read on »
5-Months by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Yesterday the baby turned 5-months-old.  She: Drools all the time and chews on her hands, clothes, burp cloths, toys, my hair, etc. Her doctor, nurses and school te ... Read on »
Finding Happiness by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I mentioned that I haven’t felt very happy lately. I’ve just been so stressed and overwhelmed by life, happiness has eluded me. That’s the reason why I made the “Laugh Mor ... Read on »
The New You (And Improved) Diet by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I don’t usually make it a habit to read or review “diet” books, but had a better sounding premise to me, so I thought, “Why not?” What intrigued me into thinkin ... Read on »
Week in Re/Preview by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Overall, I’m pleased with the week’s numbers: dailymile January 14 to January 20, 2013 Monday: 2 miles on the Treadmill, 16.75 miles on the FitDesk ... Read on »
Mini Inspiration by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running This week has felt very…. long. I’m just relieved that Monday is a day off from work (and school for Alex). My friend Alissa posted this on Facebook, it spoke to me! ... Read on »
B2R Shoes and Strength Training by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I posted this picture on Facebook & Instagram the other day: Post-work run: the ‘mill, @b2r_run_natural shoes & a baby in a swing I’ve posted picture ... Read on »
Week in Re/Preview by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running My week last week started off really well. I spent some time on the FitDesk, had a couple of great runs and I was pleased that I had given myself a “work/life”balance by t ... Read on »
Reading List by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running During the week I usually post links to articles I find interesting on my Facebook and Twitter accounts. I’ve decided to try curating them into a weekly post with a couple ... Read on »
Running a Marathon for Dummies [Review] by Jill Will Run Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Boy… these dummies books are tough for me. I don’t like the titles because they imply that you are a dummy if you read one. Yet, they’re always laid out in a really solid ... Read on »