Our 10 Favorite Running Posts of 2019 + Enter to Win!

Embrace the suck. It’s a reward.

That a DNF isn’t THAT bad. But it sure does stick with you.

The biggest thing I learned in 2019 is to take time off when injured. I’ve been dealing with a groin injury for a few months now that just won’t healmsince I keep trying to run on it. Taking time off to recover/rest is a must!

Rest and recovery are just as important to training as any run. Without rest, your body does not have a chance to rebuild itself for training.

I learned that consistency is the key to overcoming the road blocks of training. Whether that be in marathon training, marriage or a job; staying consistent is vital.

Age is a number.

You can’t outspend your savings, ie. you can only train as hard and long as you can recover from.

2019 I learned you can find the most support from the people you meet on trails and at races. We are all out there to win a race not against each other but against ourselves. All them are there to motivate and keep us moving. Thank you all for this year of support on and off the trail.

Patience, rest and reflection are just as important as activity for mental and physical health.

In 2019 I learned that I am stronger and more capable than I think I am.

Coming in a little undertrained May be better than being overtrained.

It doesn’t matter what speed that you’re going, just get out there and enjoy the trails.

After completing my 1st 100 mile race in 2019, I went on to complete 5 more. 2019 tought me to never underestimate yourself. All it takes is the mindset of “I will not quit”

2019 taught me that I can do anything. It taught me to teach that power to kids. Getting 5th graders out running, racing, and encouraging others to be their best is what I will remember 2019 for.

The importance of a tribe-it’s so nice to have kindred spirits, especially in ultra running

In 2019 I learned just how mental running was. I ran my first timed race, 24 hours, and had set a goal of hitting 100k for the first time. I felt great until I passed that mark and from then on I felt all the little pains so much more. When I decided to stop at 70 miles and 22 hours that last mile with the decision made most of the pain lessened.

So realizing that, later in the year I ended up setting my half marathon PR by going in with the mindset that I was ready to hurt and accept it. It allowed me to run at least 4 minutes faster than I expected.