Coach Jen B

Keeping my feet happy is quite important to me.  You know when you put your feet in a pair of running and shoes and they feel just right?  Oh, you know that feeling!   Recently, it's been a rotation of three pairs of shoes that have kept my feet feeling quite awesome. Skechers Go Run Ultra I'm still shocked by these shoes.  I never thought I'd put my feet in a pair of Skechers .  But I did and now I'm in love.  These shoes are like super light clouds on my feet, that offer a great amount of support.   Ward still comes back from running in his Ultras, picks them up, looks at them lovingly, saying "wow, I really love these shoes."    I've done long runs and speed workouts in them.  An overall awesome shoe.   Reebok One Cushion And then there is the Reebok One Cushion .  The first shoe I trusted my feet to after my injuries this summer.  They make an incredible trainer that has gotten me through ...

Who doesn't love a 3-day weekend?  Especially when I end my weekend in Boston, by myself, running a fabulous race.  I think it's a perfect ending to a weekend. On Monday I ran the Tufts Health Plan 10k for Women as part of Team Reebok through FitFluential.  This was my second year being selected to run on Team Reebok through FitFluential and each year only gets better.   This year, Reebok sent me even more fabulous gear to train in, which included the Reebok One Cushion .  As I mentioned before, I was a bit nervous to try out the Reebok One.  I normally wear men's shoes due to my wide feet.  To my surprise, the Reebok One's fit perfectly!  I've said this time and time again, I am shocked and amazed at how awesome these shoes are.   The Reebok One Series shoes have a 3 phases to their zoned cushioning designed to maximize performance and comfort in each phase of the gait cycle.  These shoes are a perfect mix of cushioning and ...

Disclosure: I received the apparel and shoes mentioned below from Reebok through a campaign with FitFluential.   Whether it's your first 10k or 20th 10k, there is some training to do to get ready for 6.2 miles!  I still remember taking that leap from the 5k to the 10k.  I thought I would never make it for 6.2 miles.  Times have changed!  I've done a run/walk 10k, casual/fun 10k, and had several great racing PR 10ks.  Each one brings on a new challenge and new goal.  For me, it's not always about reaching that beloved PR.  As I am preparing for the Tufts 10K next Monday, where I will line up with over 6,000 women at the Boston Commons, I have some suggestions for those of you who may be taking on their first 10k. Goal Setting What's your goal for this race?  First time?  Completion?  PR?  Run with friends?  Know what your goal is going into training.  It helps in preparing a training plan.   If you are t...

This question was shouted at me the other day by some smoker down the road, while I crossed the road to get away from his gross second-hand smoke.   While he snickered at me. When I told Ward about it, he said I was being overly sensitive and the guy is just jealous.  Uh.  I disagree.  I am pretty harsh when it comes to smokers.  I used to be a smoker.  I was one of them. Shameful I know!  Now the smell makes me want to throw up.  I also harbor resentment for smoking in general because my mom was a smoker and she died from lung cancer just a little less than 7 years ago.  Obviously I have issues. Anyway, this guy's question got me thinking.  What AM I training for right now?  The answer is - life. I'm training to be the happiest and fittest I can be - while making the best of every moment I can with my family and friends.   When it comes to running - my race schedule is rather short.  For now.   On October 14t...