Walk, Race, Win: The Value of Virtual Races for Walkers
For years before I decided to sign up for my first in-person 5k, I’d seen friends posting about them on social media. I’d seen the race-day pictures and finish line photos and those smiling...
Monthly Archive: April 2024
Music Monday: Shut Up and Dance
Happy Monday, everyone! Who’s up and walking today? While you’re out getting those steps in today, be sure to play this track. It’s one that always gets me moving (and singing along). And if...
Question of the Day: Race Day Traditions
Tomorrow is RACE DAY for me! Woohoo!! Earlier this week, we talked about the routines and rituals that I go through to get myself race-day ready – along with a few of my race...
Gear Review: Hilma Women’s Shoes
I take my gear seriously. I have my favorite socks, my favorite water bottle, and favorite clothing pieces for every kind of weather. But when it comes to shoes, that’s when I get really...
Race Day Ready: Routines for Before, During, and After the Race
Even though I get out nearly every day to put in my miles, there’s just nothing quite like the excitement, the energy, and the fun of race day—of lining up at the starting line...
Music Monday: Back in Time
Last week, we kicked off the week with a song from a beloved ’80s movie – so I’m following it up this week with a track from the soundtrack of another ’80s classic. Can...
Question of the Day: Your Favorite Race
I’ve got another race coming up next weekend! I’ll admit that I was planning on taking a year off from this one – because I’ve done it twice – but I was talking with...
Gear Review: Goodr VRG Sunglasses
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on the link and make a purchase, we’ll get a small percentage at no extra cost to you. As you may have noticed, I have...
Shop Spotlight: Walk This Way Tech Shirt
Over the weekend, I wore this shirt when I hit the trail, and I had so many people stopping to tell me how much they loved it. Since I was on the phone, chatting...
How to Choose Your Next Race
Spring may still be indecisive about its arrival, but race season is already in full bloom. Each weekend, thousands of walkers and runners line up at the starting line in various cities all around...