Some helpful running tips I’ve discovered along the way to improve my training: 1.) Watch your diet. Running a lot of volume doesn’t mean eating whatever you want. 2.) Occasionally log the food you eat to see patterns in diet. 3.) Know your strengths and work on your weaknesses. Solely running more won’t fix what’s […]
In many ways, being a musician prepared me for my discovery of running. I definitely wouldn’t have dreamed of taking up serious running 15 years ago as a freshman at a conservatory. Chord voicings, transcriptions, ensemble work and theory seemed to occupy most of my time. In retrospect, I probably took music too seriously and didn’t […]
Sorry for the absence of blogging this year. As we approach the end of 2020, I want to give a reflection and an update on my running goals. Last year I made an effort to study more of the mechanical side of running and how I could improve running as a skill. I spent five […]
I made many milestones this year with my running. I welcome you to read my 2019 entries by clicking the links below. I hope my journey inspires you to reach your best potential! 1.) 10,000 Miles 2.) My First Win: The 2019 Queens 5k 3.) Tips for New Parents who are Runners 4.) Running Transformations 5.) Biomechanics, Strengthening and […]
Usually runners spend five full months preparing to run a marathon. For me, these past five months have dealt with running metrics. Why? Since discovering running over five years ago, I have always found ways to improve and run well. However, running a considerable amount of mileage can take a toll on the body. This […]
My running in 2019 took an unexpected turn, but a well needed one. As I wrote in my Running Transformations post, I intended to focus on shorter distances with the goal of setting personal bests from the mile to the half-marathon. Although I won my first race and usually placed top three for my age […]