My workout was over. A flickering light suddenly flips on as the sun begins to set. The sky burns with orange, red and pink….

MiscellaneousOlivia De BearOctober 25, 2021Running, Running in the FallComment

Lessons learned in Marathon training

Although still early in my training segment, I’m already noticing changes that come with marathon training. These changes are most significant after hard workouts or longer runs. The exhaustion is rearing its teeth; I find myself requiring more than my usual 6-7 hours of sleep.

My Old Friend: Injury

For weeks, I kept telling myself the pain wasn’t as bad and I continued to numb the pain by overtraining those muscles and tendons to the point of masking it with the assistance of my body’s natural endorphins.

Team Updates, MiscellaneousOlivia De BearJanuary 4, 2021Running Injury, Running Motivation, RunningComment

Listless

Last week, I registered for a race two days before it happened. The race – which involves a 1000 ft climb up Grandfather Mountain over the last 2-ish miles – is simply known as The Bear. And bears don’t make lists. They don’t even know how to write.

Miscellaneous, Team UpdatesMelanie BrenderJuly 25, 2019Running, Running Motivation, Goal Running, Training UpdateComment

Team Tuesday: Ryan Taylor

After a short Hiatus Teammate Tuesday is back and this week we meet new TWB Teammate, Ryan Taylor!

Team UpdatesJohnny CrainApril 2, 2019Community, Elite, Running, Running Coach, TeammateComment

Untethered Confidence

Goal for 2019 run with this Confidence again. True confidence comes from deep within. It’s a knowing that exists no matter what the world has to say about you, and it doesn’t bend or melt with pressure.

Miscellaneous, Motivation, Team UpdatesJohnny CrainMarch 17, 2019Blog, Confidence, racing, Running, Running blog, Running MotivationComment

Hop on Board

Life is a ride we all involuntarily hop on and can’t fully control. We are all very bad at predicting our futures. But some things will always stand out in our past. Sometimes it’s important to reflect on how we got to where we are.

Miscellaneous, Motivation, Team Updates, Training TipsJohnny CrainFebruary 13, 2019Blog, Runner, RunningComment

Running through the Holidays

Running through the Holidays can be hard with all the different obligations on top of the normal ones as well. But if you’re diligent by being upfront with those around you and letting them know what you need to do while being flexible and healthy. Great things are in-store for you this coming winter and Spring.

Motivation, Training TipsJohnny CrainDecember 6, 2018Advice, family, Holidays, Running, TipsComment

Consistency

It’s easy to keep pushing when you are running PRs most of the time in races. But what does it take to keep improving once you’re getting close to the edge of your abilities?

Sometimes it just doesn't work out.

Because sometimes, it just doesn't work out.

Race Reports, Team UpdatesJohnny CrainNovember 13, 2018Dissapointment, Elite, Goals, Hard work, Marathon, racing, RunningComment

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