My favorite part of running is being outside, so when winter rolls around, with its plummeting temperatures, snow and darkness, accommodations and some financial investment in winter running gear need to be made. When my friend Gary began running 6 years ago, he realized to continue running through the Chicago winters, it would take quite […]
How To Overcome Winter Running Challenges
Despite temperatures in the 20’s and below, long weekend runs of brilliant sunshine and fresh snow on the trees, can be the most enjoyable. But the weekday runs, for people who work traditional hours, create some challenges: Darkness upon waking and/or when returning home from work Plummeting temperatures Falling snow Snow and ice on […]
The Emotional Piece of Physical Healing
In June, my son Drew participated in the Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin sprint triathlon. It was a beautiful, sunny morning in the low 70’s. We arrived very early in the morning at 5:30 am for packet pick up and set up in the transition area. Drew began his race at 7:15 am and finished up just […]
Your Marathon Checklist
Get ready, Chicago Marathon runners—June is the beginning of the official training schedule for October’s big race. During this training phase, there is a lot to take into consideration besides just making sure your miles are completed. Carney’s Story Carney, a former patient of mine, ran the Chicago Marathon three times. While training for his […]
Tips for Running Through Menopause
If you’re a woman runner over the age of 40, have you noticed some changes in your running recently? These changes could include Decreased speed More frequent injuries A recent fall Increased fatigue As highlighted in my recent article about menopause, though these changes seem to be new, your current running issues are actually to […]
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