A blog about all things related to the sport of running
This week is a whirlwind running week. When people ask me what I do for a living or what I enjoy I typically say – all things running – which makes sense to me but maybe not to them. I do love all things running. There are parts I obviously love more than others but [...]
Looking for some music to add to your workout playlist? Check out Run Hundred for their April List Ash – Arcadia – 151 BPM Krewella – Alive – 128 BPM The Band Perry – Done – 102 BPM Daft Punk & Pharrell – Get Lucky – 116 BPM Alex Gaudino & Mario – Beautiful – 128 [...]
In an effort to inspire runners to honor and support the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, Saucony has created the #BostonStrong Lace Medallion to be offered as a fundraiser for The One Fund Boston. The two-sided medallion features the viral hashtag and unity motto #BostonStrong on [...]
If you are interested in purchasing an I Run This Body shirt and missed them last time around or want to order more, now is the time! I have limited quanties in all of the colors. All information can be found on the SHOP page of Mile Posts. http://www.mile-posts.com/shop-i-run-this-body When the shirts are gone, they [...]
I know in order to recover properly and keep doing this marathon thing year after year I have to rest. I enjoy rest and I hate rest. After a marathon I usually take a week off from running or working out. I’m typically in pretty good shape physically post marathon so sliding into my jeans [...]
UPDATED: 3/23/2013 —- If you are interested in purchasing an I RUN THIS BODY shirt they are back in stock. The colors for 2013 are Grey, Purple, Yellow {limited sizing left – m & xl is SOLD OUT in yellow} and Pink. All information, as well as the link to purchase, can be found by [...]
Yesterday I went for my first run post Marine Corps Marathon. I was itching to run all week but reminded myself that it’s VERY important to allow enough recovery time if you want to attempt back to back marathons. Friday morning I decided not to make the trip up to NYC for the marathon and [...]
One of the many things I was reminded of at Army Ten Miler is that what you wear is EXTREMELY important in long distance races. Again long distance is relative to the person but for me a long race is anything over 10 miles. The temperature on Sunday just before the race was around 50 [...]
I wanted this post to be different than it’s going to, but as my dear virtual friend Tess says every run has a lesson to teach us and I learned/remembered quite a few from this 10 miler. This race was a last minute addition to my fall calendar – after racing well under my 1:10 goal [...]
My alarm went off before 4 am this morning. Hit snooze twice. Told myself I would run later. Admittedly I stayed up later than planned reading Endurance. I snuggled up to my husband and he nicely asked me if I was going to run. I said no I’d run later. He said there was no [...]
Great deals today on Saucony Running Shoes on the flash sale site Rue La La! Sale ends in less than 48 hours – so get shopping if you want to score some major discounts. Not a member of Rue La La? Click this invite link to join http://www.ruelala.com/invite/mileposts Example Deals: Guide 5 – regularly $110 NOW $69.90 [...]
Two weeks ago I was furiously packing my bags for the trip of a lifetime. Yet I still sit here unable to put into words how amazing the whirlwind weekend was. I find that writing a post makes things final and when it comes to recaps it means something is over. Admittedly I don’t want [...]
Just as I thought the mornings were getting cooler the weather threw me a curve ball this morning with its high temperatures and muggy humidity. My speedy running friend and I agreed the weather was miserable but decided we probably should not complain about it because in a few short months our runs will be filled [...]
I’ve never had an injury. Yep – never. There have been times I felt a twinge of something coming. When I did I pulled back. I rested. I lowered my mileage, even stopped it for a little. I listen to my body. ALWAYS. Listening to my body is what I credit to this no injury [...]
My early morning runs under the stars have been reminding me that fall is just around the corner. It is cooler in the mornings than when I was running with the stroller so it’s given me a chance to test of some of the new gear from Saucony’s Fall 2012 line. One of my instant [...]
This picture is too awesome not to share! If you love it too you can visit the Saucony facebook page and hit the share button. Tell us, how did you celebrate National Running Day? I celebrated this morning by pushing both boys for 6 miles in the double stroller – 48:56 with an average of 8:08 Mile [...]
Boston Marathon weekend was certainly a whirlwind. The race didn’t turn out as I had wanted, but that didn’t mean that it wasn’t one of the best weekends of my life. My happiness that weekend was NOT tied to a number on the clock. One of the many fun things I got to do while [...]
Today I am 30. Today I am {still} a little kid. I love birthday’s. In celebration of my birthday I wanted to do something BIG. Saucony agreed to help me celebrate by giving YOU the chance to win a FREE pair of running shoes. Tis better to give than recieve. As I say those words I hear [...]
I’ve been living a dream for the past month or so and I don’t want to wake up. Things – good things – great things just keep happening to me. It began with a shiny new marathon PR and win. I’ve been trying to wrap my mind around it and understand how these things are [...]
Do you live in Boston? Running the Boston Marathon? Free Friday April 13th to enjoy wine and the company of fellow runners? Saucony has put together an all-star running event scheduled for Friday April 13th in Boston and YOU ARE INVITED! By now I am sure most of you have heard the sad news about [...]
It will probably be the only time in my life I can say this so I am going to use this line for all it’s worth for the next week or so. I’ve been MIA from Mile Posts for the past 5 days because I have been in NYC filming something fun with Saucony. About [...]
Last night I checked my phone one last time before it was time to put the little people to bed and saw this tweet from Saucony. Immediately I went to their facebook page and literally jumped out of my skin. Chloe and I made their photo collage celebrating 100K facebook fans. I figured it was [...]
The winter gear from Saucony just went on sale – for 3 days only it’s available to *those in the know* – then they will open it up to everyone!!! Get awesome deals on winter gear while you can and stock up for next winter! One of the many ways I save money when it [...]
Name: Rachel Taylor Age: 27 Twitter: @RachyT How long have you been running: 5 years Favorite race distance and why: The marathon. I love everything about it. I love my long runs during training. Sometimes I’ll just get lost in the moment, and the next thing I know I’ve ran 10 miles without even realizing. I [...]
There has been some house keeping going on at Mile Posts for the past couple of weeks. You may have noticed, and still will, some dead links, archives that were missing [they are back up!] and other such annoying problems. I’ve been using blogger for years, not because I researched who I should start my [...]
Runner, dreamer, marathoner x24, mommy of 3, Women's Running Magazine cover model, published writer, Saucony contributing blogger, running coach, and lover of all things running. I Run This Body. Read More
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