Shattered Runner Meditations

Are you setting yourself up physically and mentally to have a great run? That means dynamic warm-ups, hydration and nutrition, AND setting your goal. I hope the answer is a confident yes! Warming up …

When we're running hard or we get tired on a run, we tend to let our form slip which means we might also be expending unnecessary energy or risking injury. A quick body scan can help you reset, relea…

Your breath is one of the most useful and powerful tools you have as an athlete and a runner. Training yourself to take full, deep breaths can help you regulate your heart rate and bring more oxygen …

After a few weeks to rest and recharge over the holidays Shattered Runner Meditations are back!

With this 5 minute meditation, get ready to shatter your running goals, prepare for the challenges you…

How often do you let the pace or time of your run tell you how you should feel? When we train for races there is a huge emphasis on distance, time, and pace (rightfully so) but there also needs to be…

Congrats on shattering your run! Before you do anything else, it's important to take a moment and let your efforts sink in. Taking just a few moments now to reflect and thank yourself for putting in …

I just ran the very first Every Women's Marathon and the energy I felt during the entire race was energizing and inspiring. I had the best time! This was also a great reminder that while training or …

If I asked you to think back to a run or race where something didn't go as planned, you'd probably have a few come to mind immediately. No run or race is perfect, and we often face challenges that ca…

Cooling down isn't just about taking care of your body, it's also important to mentally cool down and reflect on your run. You can learn a lot from every single run and put yourself in the best posit…

I just ran the Chicago marathon and the energy was unbelievable! I also didn't listen to any music during the 26 miles because the crowds were incredible and there was always something to listen to o…

When you're training for your run, you're not just training your physical. You're also training your mind and building your confidence so when race day comes around you feel prepare and excited to ra…

Happy fall racing season! I'll be running Chicago in TWO WEEKS so I'm just starting my taper and getting ready to shatter my goals. Having a physical and mental race strategy is extremely helpful esp…

We all know that breathing is a huge part of running, but did you know there are ways you can breathe that will help you feel better on your runs? Being able to get deep, full breaths helps us fuel o…

Warming up mentally and setting your intention for your run is just as important as warming up physically and getting your muscles ready. Take a few moments to stretch, move the body, and focus your …

With everything going on in training and in life, it's really easy to get caught up in your running data and forget how fortunate you are that you can run. Running is a privilege and a choice rather …

Have you ever procrastinated your long run - dragging your feet to get started because it feels intimidating, you're not excited, or you don't know how it will go? Well I'm here to tell you that proc…

If you're training for a fall race like me, you're probably feeling the physical and mental toll of your training right now. It can be taxing and often boring to put in so many miles on probably the …

Ever spend time meticulously planning out your run only to have something happen that completely derails you? A change in plans or unexpected circumstance can ruin a run... if you let it!

Use this m…

We all know how to breathe but did you know we can use our breath to be better runners? How we breathe on our runs can make a major difference in our performance for better or for worse. Just like an…

Long runs take significant mental and physical effort, which can be intimidating even before you get started. Good news is you can set yourself up for a great run by focusing on what you can control.