As a marathoner and physical therapist, I’m a big believer that consistency comes from taking care of your body—not just pushing through workouts. This training cycle, I’ve been more intentional about my daily routine: mobility work, stretching, hydration, and the daily habits that help me keep moving and working hard towards my goals.
One thing I’ve added into my routine is Nature’s Way Joint Movement Glucosamine® — it’s an ultra strength formula with 2,000 mg glucosamine, 1,200 mg chondroitin, 500 mg MSM, and vitamin D3 per serving to support healthy bones and muscle function.*
I love that it’s a fast-absorbing liquid with a berry flavor that’s easy to add into my day—you can take it on its own or mix it with water or juice!
Taking care of my body between workouts helps me keep showing up for the miles ahead ✨
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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sunglasses are one of those running essentials I never fully appreciated until I started wearing them consistently 😎☀️
they help keep the sun out of my eyes & protect from UV exposure + no more squinting! Bonus: they’re also great for keeping wind, sweat & the occasional bug out of your eyes 😅
my go-to for sunny runs lately: Tifosi Optics 🕶️
if you’ve been needing a new pair, they’re having a Labor Day sale this week 👉🏼 25% off sitewide with code: LDSALE 🤸🏻♀️
The little things matter when you’re training for a marathon 🏃🏻♀️
As my mileage builds for Berlin, I’m focused on staying proactive with recovery and injury prevention instead of waiting for small aches to become bigger setbacks. KT Tape Pro Extreme has become one of the tools in my training toolkit to help provide targeted pain relief and support while still allowing my body to move naturally. it’s designed to stay put through tough workouts & sweat and is a great option for runners and anyone looking for extra support 🙌🏼
08/24/2026
18 years, so many races, PRs… and even more lessons 🏃🏻♀️
If I could go back and give my younger running self a few reminders, they’d be these:
you don’t have to PR to have a great race.
one bad race doesn’t make you a bad runner.
training for a race can be just as rewarding as the race itself.
you’re allowed to change your goals.
rest days aren’t wasted days.
the finish time matters a lot less once the race is over.
and you’ll probably never fully understand why you willingly sign up to do this over and over again 😆
18 years later, I still love the process, the challenge and everything running has given me outside of a finish time.
🥂 here’s to still learning after all these years!
08/20/2026
Lateral strength matters too 👏🏼 yes, running is a forward motion, but working the muscles in all directions helps improve balance/stability and leads to less fatigue during long distances.
These are a few of my favorite moves :)
*you don’t need to do all the exercises at once—just pick what you can, focus on good form, and build from there 🤸🏻♀️
SAVE this one for your next strength day!
We give our watches a lot of credit during marathon training—but they only tell part of the story 👀 the miles are important, but so are the recovery & lifestyle habits that help you show up again day after day. One thing that’s been part of my routine is OmegaXL Sport — made with 3 key clean ingredients: Green-lipped mussel oil, olive oils & vitamin E, it helps reduce soreness so I can recover faster. I love that it’s now available online or in select GNC stores, making it easy to grab while I’m already out running errands 👏🏼
The best training plans don’t stop when your watch does! 🏃🏻♀️
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