Hey, fellow pavement pounders, trailblazers, and treadmill turners! It’s your favorite run coach aka DJ SparkleStrider here, spinning the classic Naughty by Nature hit into our own runner’s anthem: O.P.P.…
Conquering the Quest for Your Consistency Crown
In the realm of habit formation, many seekers of transformation embark on their journey expecting swift passage to their destination. However, the true path to lasting change is more nuanced…
The 7 Key Traits of Successful Athletes: Insights from a Coach
As I lace up my shoes each day, stepping into the role of a Level 2 RRCA run coach and an ACE Health Coach, I am continuously awed by the…
Getting Back to Your Stride: A Runner’s Guide to Returning After Illness
Hey there, rockstar! Coach Christine is in the house. Looks like the flu and COVID-19 are back in the limelight, playing tag with our immune systems. If you’ve been caught…
Why we need our female friends
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, I want to encourage you to continue supporting your women-owned businesses, friends, mentors, mentees, and leaders. While the
The practice of mindfulness
Does it feel like since the world started to reopen after the pandemic, that everything is on 3x speed? It’s like we jumped right back into the swing of things,…
Running safely in costume
There are races that are PERFECT for running in costume and the royalty of costumed runs is just down the street located at the Happiest Place on Earth. RunDisney knows…
Bad Habits
Running is a great habit to add into your life. However, even running can create some bad side-habits
Be race day ready!
Race day is here! So very exciting.
Cultivating Optimism 21-day challenge
Headline after splashy headline you see or hear that humans are being unfair, unjust, and cruel to their fellow humankind. It likely makes you feel like the world has gone…
“Hard” does not always equal “better”
“Hard” means a challenge, it means that when we succeed we absolutely are the most awesome human ever, right?! I’m here to say that “hard” isn’t always better. I’m looking…
Ready to Get SMART-AF?
You’ve likely, heard all about SMART goals. Creating goals within the framework of Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. However, if you have struggled to meet a SMART goal in…
The perils of pursuing perfection
Pursuing perfection at the cost of living a life of balance causes an all-or-nothing rollercoaster. Hot on the heels of Reese Witherspoon’s Instagram post about habits and how to be…
Coffee: The perfect pre-run fuel!
Many runners get up early, lace up, and head out the front door. Before getting started on your miles, stop by the kitchen and pour yourself a cup of coffee…
Holiday Gift Guide #1: “On the Run” items
Regardless if you are buying for yourself or a fellow runner, mover, or shaker. We have you covered!! Starting on Wednesday, November 16th we will be sharing our gift guides…
Holiday Gift Guide #2: “Big Ticket” Items
It’s GO time. The days that some people train harder for than an actual marathon. BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY!!! While Coaches Christine and Shelby were honest and said they…
Holiday Gift Guide #3: Giving Tuesday
The thrill of shopping for gifts, scoring a great deal, and wrapping it up in a sparkly bow can be exhilarating. We love gifts and in no way would we…
Holiday Gift Guide #4: Apparel
What do you wear? Snow Problem. We Got you Covered! While Coach Shelby doesn’t enjoy clothes shopping as a whole, she makes an exception for running clothes. Coach Christine has…
Holiday Gift Guide #5: Post-Run Recovery, Cross-training, & After the Run Fun
If we are being honest, the post-run party is half the fun of races. However, not all runs end in that finish-line beverage, pumping DJ music, and every snack imaginable.…