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Half Marathon Series: Post Race

Aug16

Half Marathon Series: Post Race

So you have just crossed the finish line to your half marathon. Now what? At the race: For me, the first thing I do is grab some water or gatorade. No matter how much hydration you are syphoning down during the race, there is a high likelihood that you are dehydrated. I need to watch… Read More…

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Filed Under: RacesTagged With: foam roll, half marathon, icing, Jessica Kuepfer, latte, race recovery, Starbucks, stretching, The Stick, VegaAugust 16, 2013

Half Marathon: The Endurrun – Stage 1

Aug14

Half Marathon: The Endurrun – Stage 1

Ok. So we have looked at what to expect while preparing for a half marathon, but what happens the morning of the race when your alarm goes off and it is GO TIME? I have decided to frame the discussion around a race that I did last weekend, Stage 1 of the Endurrun. Although large… Read More…

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Filed Under: RacesTagged With: bonking, Endurrun, half marathon, hitting the wall, Jessica Kuepfer, nutrition, RunWaterlooAugust 14, 2013

Pre Race Preparation for a Half Marathon

Aug12

Pre Race Preparation for a Half Marathon

    A half marathon is one of the most popular distances in the running community. 21.1 km is long enough to get into a running groove and feel a proper distance, but also short enough to be a good foray into the world of distance running and know that within a couple hours or… Read More…

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Filed Under: RacesTagged With: black toenails, cycling, essie, fartlek training, GU, half marathon, hill training, interval training, nutrition, plyometrics, pre race half marathon, racing, swimming, tempo training, yogaAugust 12, 2013

Is there too much emphasis on ultra-distances in trail running media?

Aug9

Is there too much emphasis on ultra-distances in trail running media?

Raise your hand if you are a competitive runner. I have been known to be photographed running with those horrid “knife hands” (you know the ones…) and wear a look of intense focus and an alarmingly fierce expression when racing. Unfortunately, when it comes to race distances, I am just as competitive but it stops being with… Read More…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: Jessica Kuepfer, racing, Trail Runner Symposium, trail runningAugust 9, 2013

The Best Dogs for Runners

Aug7

The Best Dogs for Runners

I have mentioned that I am a huge fan of running with a friend. There is nothing more motivating than knowing that there is a person at the other end, waiting for you to show up and do some work. I was thinking this week about running with friends, and I feel a partner that… Read More…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: dogs, Jessica Kuepfer, runnersAugust 7, 2013

July Goal Check in and 5 More!

Aug5

July Goal Check in and 5 More!

Happy Holiday Monday! Part of me hopes you are no where near a computer to read this and are exploring or taking a nap somewhere (two equally important holiday things). But since you are hear, I will try and make it worthwhile. This past weekend has flown by. I knocked a few important things off… Read More…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: Asics, Davids Tea, Endurrun, gait analysis, half marathon, Jessica Kuepfer, marathon, nutrition, recovery, runchat, running, Sauble Beach, strength training, Tough Mudder, water, WeddingAugust 5, 2013

The Secret to Perfect Running Form

Aug2

The Secret to Perfect Running Form

I mentioned that one of my goals for July was to get a gait analysis done to take a peek at my running gait and make some corrections to keep me injury free and racing towards a PR! What is a Gait Analysis? Source: Spine Surgery London aka not me According to our friend, Wikipedia: … Read More…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: biomechanics, cadence, gait analysis, Jessica Kuepfer, midfoot, posture, runchat, running, running form, ultrarunAugust 2, 2013

You Know You Are A Runner When…

Jul31

You Know You Are A Runner When…

20. While driving down the road, you spot a runner on a sidewalk and immediately guess her pace to see if she’s a potential run buddy. 19. You substitute GU when you run out of jelly for your PB&J sandwich. 18. Your idea of a fun friday night is mapping out a new route for… Read More…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: female runner, Jessica Kuepfer, runningJuly 31, 2013

Insta-Weekend: The Wedding Edition

Jul29

Insta-Weekend: The Wedding Edition

Disco nails Bride and her lovely Nails Set up (CANDY) Kids table Set up in Saucony. New minimalists! Love their little signs! Little mistake…quick fix by the groom. Rehearsing Before After Signs Hummer New family Party Sisters Mr and Mrs Brubacher

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Filed Under: LifestyleJuly 29, 2013

Strength Training for Runners

Jul26

Strength Training for Runners

I think one of the most confounding things about obstacle races to me is that they appear to join two opposing things: Strength work and running. I am not saying that they cannot be combined and I am interested to observe it all in September when I do Tough Mudder, but by all appearances, it… Read More…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: fitness, obstacle race, running, strength, strength training, Tough MudderJuly 26, 2013

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