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

Even if I was temporarily incapacitated (due to health issues) in 2019, I need to keep imagining and looking forward to returning to a more athletic lifestyle in the New Year. Here’s to 2020 and enjoying the outdoors!!!

Being fit in training doesn’t always equal the results you want in competition.

consistency beats intensity in the long run

I learned how to slow down and all it took was a hip labral tear! In all seriousness, this injury forced me to slow down once I was able to run again and I realized that I had been running much faster than I should have been at all of my paces. 2019 was all about letting go a little bit more of my ego and allowing myself to run more slowly than I initially wanted to. I was able to close out 2019 as an ultra marathoner – I ran my first ultra on Dec. 15th!

Patience and persistence pays off when you stay healthy. Trusting the process to get you to your goals instead of forcing something to maybe happen risking injury. Be smart.

After being coached for over 2 years, I finally figured out how to run a recovery run.

I learned the importance of being prepared for weather and to never stop eating or drinking at the 50 mile point, just cause you don’t feel like it, during a 210 mile race. Although I believe it was actually 220 miles. Also never run out of battery power!

I learned in 2019 that I can make time to workout and run and still have a family life in my persuit of a 100 mile race. Not only is it working out but I took a chance on Path clothing and have found the fit, function and durability I need. Initially I had doubts based on the amount of sweat I was pouring into each item but after a while the clothes became seamless and never chaffed, never salted, and always flexed in the areas I needed. Thank you Path for understanding what us athletes need and always improving. 2019 – an awesome year, 2020 – bring it on

I had a DNF in a cross-country race because I just wasn’t in it mentally, but a friend’s joyous outlook in running inspired me to come back strong the next race, and just have fun and enjoy being out there giving it my all. In the words of The Moody Blues, “It’s easier to try than to prove it can’t be done.”

Importance of recovery… and consistency is king!

Proper sleep and recovery are the key to getting results from training.

I learned that what makes running, and all other sports and activities so great, are the people you do them with and the new ones you meet along the way.

I learned that layering is key for cold weather running! First year in a cold climate and it has been quite the adjustment

I learned the importance of listening to my body and that not all injuries can be run through. Stopping running is difficult, but sometimes necessary, to heal properly.

I’ve learned to listen to your body with respect to injury. Don’t overdo it.

Sometimes pushing through isn’t always the right move. But occasionally it is.