A Cheeky Debate – To Bun or Not to Bun…
Do you bun? I’m talking about bunhuggers of course! Okay, so two things got me thinking about his post. First, over on Emma’s blog she had announced that for the first time ever she had worn only a...
View ArticleAre You Faster Than a Cow?
Okay, so did that get your attention? And so are you? Nahh, I actually just wanted to post up a design a made for a local training group who took part in the Urban Cow road race. But it got me thinking...
View ArticleIs What You See Really What You Get? The paradox of your reality versus...
How accurate is your version of yourself compared to what other people see you as? Going further I’m sure what other people would describe you as probably differs even between the person being asked....
View ArticleTales From the AAAAA: Runner bodies and being just a Handful
I’m a flat runnerchick. Truth be told I’m more than okay with that, and I swear it when I say I’ve never once wished I had a bigger chest. That said, I’m a single runnerchick at the moment and there...
View ArticleA Runner Doth Compare: Keeping the comparison game in check
When to cmopeare and when to not. Running is quite the unique sport. Obviously it’s the BEST sport, but it’s different than most because it is highly personal. The end result rests solely on your...
View ArticleNo One Is ‘Born’ a Runner: Don’t use ‘bad’ genetics as an excuse not to try
So often I’ve heard people lament, “I’m just not a runner.” Like it’s a fact, something you’re born with like red hair or green eyes, and there’s just no point in even trying to put up a fight. Lost...
View ArticleWarning: Runners in mirror are stronger than they appear
Don’t mess with me, I’m a runner. Looks may be a bit deceiving, I’ve had people call me ‘hummingbird arms’ or ‘wishbone’ but I can pack a punch. Runners come in all shapes and sizes, a few of us (okay,...
View ArticleRunning and Bunhuggers: All part of sensing it’s GO time
Runners, when the bunhuggers come out it’s GO time. People not in the sport of track and field, or non-runners, have asked, “Why in the world would you want to run in those?!” I’ve heard little kids...
View ArticleThe Running Infection: Spreading and changing lives
Running changes lives. It seeps into every facet of our lives, our being, our personality. What running grants upon us isn’t purely the physical…but let’s be honest, runners have ROCKING legs! Legs...
View ArticleMy First Running Cartoon Episode 1: “The Morning Run”
I’m aiming to corner the market for running Saturday morning cartoons. Well, not quite. But I DO have my first actual animation for you guys. This goes out to all those crazy,...
View ArticleRunner’s Strip Movie Shorts: Episode 2: ‘Runner’s Right of Way’
Every runner has been there. They’re just running along, not taking up too much space on the sidewalk, when BAM…they meet the sidewalk hog!!! Walkers going five wide, a dog-owner with about 200 feet of...
View Article3 Things Every Runner Needs to Be Told, and Then Re-Told (Repeatedly)
Not that us distance runners are necessarily forgetful, but there are some thing we tend to lose sight going about our routines. Hopefully it’s not showering altogether…but totally no judgement if...
View ArticleRunner’s Strip Cartoon Movie Shorts: “A Runner’s Mid-Workout Mental Twitter”
Running a hard workout or race takes a LOT of lying to yourself. “I SWEAR it’s the last repeat!” “Just make it ONE more mile…” “I promise it won’t hurt THAT much.” Hey, if it takes a little...
View ArticleTurning a Craptastic Run or Race Around: It’s possible, here’s one trick!
Today’s run started out like crap. You know the feeling, your legs are wobbling around herky-jerky style and in your mind you feel like a fish out of water. You think, “Good gracious, it’s like these...
View ArticleRunner’s Strip Cartoon Movie Shorts: “Recess Snack Swap”
Children with runner parents put up with a lot. Mom and Dad head out early for their weekend long runs. Dinnertime table talk could err on the side of TMI compared to other families… “God, I have the...
View ArticleRunner’s Strip Cartoon Movie Shorts: “Cold Weather Running”
I love running, but what I DON’T love is running in the cold. Truthfully, I don’t harbor ANY fantasies for a white Christmas (or any day for that matter) for the sheer fact that running outside in the...
View ArticleGot Legs? Run…because being stuck with fins would suck
Sorry, Ariel, nothing quite compares to running. Nope, nothing like the special kind of endorphins only running can supply!! Motivation lulls happen to the best of us so in those times, take these...
View ArticleTwo Truths and a Lie: Running, Endorphins, Depression, and Self-Esteem
Okay, I’m sure every runner remembers that game “Two Truths and a Lie.” You come up with two stories or facts that are true then one that is, well duh, a lie. Trying to make it tricky for your friends...
View ArticleExciting News!! Exclusive New Running Shirts: ‘Life’s Better With Legs’
Remember this cartoon where our poor mermaid is sad because she’s missing the legs necessary to run?? Well, I posted a similar layout on my Facebook account and started getting emails and requests from...
View ArticleMy New Love Affair With Stretching and How it’s Rocking My Running
I love running (duh) but you may recall I’m not entirely in a Ménage à trois with stretching AND running. Don’t get be wrong, I KNOW how important regular stretching is to prevent injuries and improve...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....