running

The Hardest Race of My Life

My favorite part of racing is the moment when it gets really hard, but I have the ability and the strength to push through and

Is Threshold Easier on The Track?

I don’t know if it’s all in my head, but I swear threshold feels easier on the track. Running 5:20 pace on the bike path

Half Marathon Training

A half marathon seems like the ideal distance in my humble opinion. It’s far enough to challenge me both mentally and physically, but not so

My First Ultramarathon

As someone with a track background, I’ve always looked at ultramarathons with a curiosity. I wondered at what point 8-10 minute per mile pace feels

Does Running Make Us Better People?

Growing up, I often heard the saying “running is a metaphor for life”, and while I had some idea of what this phrase meant, a

A Solo Training Camp

I have always loved training camps. They are the perfect opportunity to focus in, get great training, and level up fitness. That’s why, when NNormal,

Mental Health in Athletics

Many characteristics that make a great athlete–drive, perseverance, perfectionism, tenacity–can also drive a person toward overtraining, burnout, a sport-centric sense of self, and other mental