Kimberly - Editor of Running Lifestyle

1. Consistency. It will get easier with time. 2. Fueling! I'm a morning runner, and for years, I wouldn't eat before going out for a run. A small snack before a run makes such a big difference! And if you're running for more than 60 minutes, be sure to fuel during. Welcome to running!!

Will you be at the Chicago Marathon? I asked six runners, including several who live in Chicago, for their advice for runners and spectators. They had so much to share! running-lifestyle.com/race-guides/...
#runners #running #marathon #chicagomarathon

Who we connect with and find motivation from is different for each of us, but you'll likely find a runner in this group you can relate to. Each shared their running background and motivations for training for their first marathon! runninglifestyle.substack.com/p/7-runners-...
#firstmarathon #runner

Running Coaches: Tips on Running in Heat and Humidity - Running Lifestyle Running in heat and humidity is a stressor on your body, especially if you’re not acclimatized. Running coaches share tips for your training.

Timely new post, as the majority of the U.S. is in a heat wave! Train safely and heed the advice of these running coaches. #runningtips #runningadvice #summerrunning #runners

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Advice for Running Coaches + Permission to Chill Out, Gen Z Running Boom, Steve Prefontaine Coach Vandersteen shares his advice for fellow running coaches, why Gen Z is running marathons, remembering Steve Prefontaine 50 years later, and more.

Substack Fridays are my favorite. And this one is PACKED with running-related articles, podcasts, and more. Check it out. Subscribe if you enjoyed it. And please consider sharing it with your running friends! #running #substack #runners runninglifestyle.substack.com/p/advice-for...

Traveling to Denver, Colorado, this summer and looking to enjoy some city running? This guide has you covered. running-lifestyle.com/city-guides/... #running #denver #colorado #runningvacation

To the runners out there,

No matter who we are or where we are, we have this in common: We're all runners.
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It’s something we can relate to, form bonds over, and celebrate together. ⁠
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And that’s a pretty beautiful thing. ⁠🫶🏻⁠
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Happy Global Running Day!
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#globalrunningday #running

New post on Substack today! #runners #running #substack runninglifestyle.substack.com/p/determinat...

Running Taper: 4 Steps to Reset Your Mind for Race Day - Running Lifestyle A mental taper is just as important as the physical side of a running taper in improving your recovery and performance for race day.

Do you follow practices to taper your mind before a race? Coach Alexa of We Run Coaching explains why a mental taper is just as important as the physical running taper and offers some great tips. #running #runners #runningtips #marathon
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Nine years ago today, I married a runner.

We met at a run club and ran a race on our honeymoon. Over the years, we've hosted a run club, trained and raced together, and cheered each other on from the sidelines.

Best decision ever.

Loved chatting with these runners about why they developed a pepper spray device for women by women! Read the Q&A here: bit.ly/4dlwNda
#runners #womenrunners #runningsafety #safety #womenfounders

Running Lifestyle's Substack post went out today! It includes fueling tips, running podcast episode recommendations, fun news from the London Marathon, and much more. Read it here: bit.ly/3GME6hH #runners #running #runninglifestyle

City Guide: Running in Lansing, Michigan - Running Lifestyle Looking for the top places to run, local running stores, group runs, and more? Here’s your guide to running in Lansing, Michigan.

Just published a running guide for Lansing, Michigan! This city seems as if it were built for runners. #running #runners #michigan #destinationrunner #runninglifestyle running-lifestyle.com/city-guides/...

Claire Shorenstein, founder of Eat for Endurance, shared with me:
🏃🏻‍♀️ Why she became a dietitian
🎙️ Her podcast and membership community ⁠
✈️ Top nutrition tips for runners who travel ⁠
🍣 What to eat the night before a race when you’re away from home ⁠
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#runninglifestyle #runners #running

Avoiding the Comparison Trap + Running Across America, Boston Marathon Emily Holland shares the mindset shift that got her running again, a Cherokee runner in addiction recovery is on a cross-country run, feel-good stories from Boston, and more.

A new Substack post went out today! Check it out here, and please subscribe if you enjoy the content! #runners #running #runninglifestyle runninglifestyle.substack.com/p/avoiding-t...

How to Start Trail Running: Tips From Running Coaches - Running Lifestyle Tips on how to start trail running include focusing on your rate of perceived effort instead of pace, accounting for the terrain, and more.

Are you thinking about getting into trail running or training for your first trail race? Eight certified running coaches contributed great advice to this article! Have a tip that should be on this list? Drop it in the comments! bit.ly/4jxdbFd #running #runningtips #trailrunning #runninglifestyle

Wild Poppy Creative’s Emily Holland: Alcohol-Free and Running - Running Lifestyle Emily Holland shares how an alcohol-free life and a love of trail running help her push past limiting beliefs — plus top running podcasts.

In this Q&A, Emily Holland, trail runner and co-founder of Wild Poppy Creative Consulting, shares:
⛰️ Why she fell in love with #trailrunning ⁠
🧠 Body and mind changes after she stopped drinking alcohol ⁠
🎧️ Her favorite #runningpodcasts ⁠
bit.ly/4lzILUd #running #runners #runninglifestyle

Is it standard for runners to overpack for every trip? I'm going out of town for 5 days. I don't even know if I'll be able to get out for a run, but I'm bringing three running outfits for every weather scenario over the 5 days ... just in case. #runninglifestyle #running #runners

Why We Sign Up for Hard Races + 5-Hour Marathon Tips, Running Fast at 76, RUNHER Our exploratory mindset, A Tribe Called Run’s founder shares experiences at The Speed Project, a new print magazine for women runners, and more.

New Substack post today! Read it here: runninglifestyle.substack.com/p/why-we-sig...
#running #runners #runninglifestyle #substack

Do you prefer morning, lunchtime, or evening runs?

During winter, I transition to lunchtime running, but it's not my favorite. Finally this week, it's light enough in the morning and the weather is getting warmer. Morning runs are back, and I'm loving it! 😎 #runners #running #runninglifestyle

Love this. I feel most in touch with myself while running. Probably why I keep doing it.

WOW!

Are you thinking about starting a run club? My interview with Will, founder of A Tribe Called Run in Baltimore, quickly became a masterclass on how to build an authentic, inclusive running community. So much great advice packed in this Q&A! bit.ly/447iq9B #runners #running #runclub #runninglifestyle

What are you most interested in reading about running? Are there training topics you're searching for but can't find? Specific running organizations, races, or people in the running space you'd like to learn more about?
#running #runners #runninglifestyle

It's OK to have a bad day.
It's OK to have a bad run.
It's OK when things don't go according to plan.

We are imperfect, which is perfectly human.

Sit in it. Learn from it. Move on.

Wrote this for me today. Sharing it in case someone else needs to hear it, too.

Yes, she is! I admire her a ton. Thank you for reposting this!

Last weekend, I was running on a neighborhood trail that's about 10-feet wide. A male runner coming toward me made a beeline across the trail TO GIVE ME A HIGH FIVE. Likely trying to be nice, but he gave me 5 seconds of anxiety wondering what he was going to do. Guys, please don't do this!

A new Substack Post went out today! It includes a bonus excerpt from my interview with Zoë Rom, race discounts, a roundup of recent running news, podcast episodes, and more.
➡️ Like the content? Subscribe! runninglifestyle.substack.com/p/stop-ident... #runners #running #substack #runninglifestyle

Running Lifestyle has its first contributor! Nutrition Coach Kelsey Martin shared some great information on why we experience GI distress while running and tips for a more comfortable run. Check it out here: bit.ly/3FTLasn
#running #runningtips #runningnutrition #runners

One of my favorite Q&As to date published this week! Zoë Rom is a badass who tells it like it is and exudes passion for running and environmental advocacy.⁠ bit.ly/4kGYUa9
#trailrunning #running #environmentalism #runners