30 Minute Strength Workout for Runners
Sarah Canney | Run Far Girl
by scanney
5y ago
We all know that strength training is complimentary to running. But if you’ve ever been injured and found yourself in physical therapy, what you may have discovered is that strength training isn’t just complimentary to running it is ESSENTIAL to avoiding injury and running strong. Avoid Injury Increases in overall volume and intensity can bring to light structural weaknesses and imbalances, possibly sidelining a runner with injury. Taking time during the week to address major areas of weakness (core, hips and glutes) can prevent injury in the long run. 30 Minute Strength This quick guide will ..read more
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Better Body Image: cracking the code of confidence and self love
Sarah Canney | Run Far Girl
by scanney
5y ago
Better Body Image I always wanted better body image. For a very long time I thought wearing a sports bra on a hot summer run was reserved for women who had lean, fit bodies and I wasn’t one of them. I really wanted to be able to ditch that top layer, that feels like a weight vest sometimes when the humidity is suffocating. Mostly, I wanted to be confident enough to pull it off, even if my body wasn’t lean and fit and I seriously lacked that confidence. If you were to chart my confidence though my life thus far it would look a bit like a reversed bell curve-there was a serious valley in my te ..read more
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2019 Red’s Race 5 Miler Race Recap
Sarah Canney | Run Far Girl
by scanney
5y ago
I was well into mile three of the Red’s Race 5 Miler, running out in front as the lead female when this thought popped into my head, “Sarah, you keep looking around at the start line of races for the “fast women” to see who’s going to win. Maybe that’s you?” Right behind that thought came the inner critic “Well, you’re still not THAT fast. Think of all the other women who aren’t here that would have dropped you like a hot potato?!”  Here’s the thing though: it’s who shows up that counts. You don’t have to be faster than everyone on paper, you have to be the fastest one who shows up. Check ou ..read more
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Why I love running so much
Sarah Canney | Run Far Girl
by scanney
5y ago
Photo Credit: Joe Viger Why Running? I’ve been asking myself lately why running is so important to me. Especially with my running retreat, Rise.Run.Retreat. just around the corner. Why do I love it so much? If I love to move, why not yoga or hiking or cycling? What is it about running that has captivated my attention and become an integral part of identity? There are certainly many aspects of running that appeal to me: I love getting outside. I enjoy the rigors of a training schedule. The simplicity of just grabbing a pair of shoes and hitting the road or trail appeals to me. The fact that my ..read more
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10 Benefits of Running Getaway-why a running retreat is right for you
Sarah Canney | Run Far Girl
by scanney
5y ago
Lately, I’ve been thinking about why a running getaway can be so beneficial. I recently read an article in the New York Times that resonated with me. It talked about the expectation of a generation of women who are raised to believe they can have it all: career and family, but then are faced with rising cost and increasing demands of motherhood. “The result is that women’s expectations seem to be outpacing the realities of public policy, workplace culture and family life,” the article concludes. Looking for reasons to getaway? Here are 10 reasons a running retreat is right for you ..read more
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