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Aqua Jogging for Runners: The Ultimate Cross-Training Workout
Aqua jogging might look unusual, but it’s one of the best cross-training tools for runners. Done in the deep end of a pool, it mimics the running motion almost perfectly while removing impact. With…
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Quick & Carb-Heavy Breakfasts for Runners (That Won’t Upset Your Stomach)
One of the biggest challenges runners face is figuring out what to eat before a run. Eat too much, and you risk cramps, bloating, or an emergency bathroom stop. Eat too little, and you’re…
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The Best Stretches After a Long Shift + Run
After a 12-hour shift, the last thing you want to do is stretch — but your body will thank you if you do. As a nurse and runner, I know how hard long hours…
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What I Eat Before a Long Run
Fueling for a long run is hard enough — but when you’re a nurse, shift worker, or just juggling long hours, it’s even trickier. In this post, I share my go-to pre-run meals, hydration…
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How to Build Running Endurance When You’re Short on Time
Think you need hours of training to build running endurance? Think again. As a busy nurse and runner, I’ve learned how to make every minute count. Here are my best tips for improving endurance…
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The Nurse’s Guide to Running After a 12-Hour Shift
Working in healthcare and balancing a training plan is HARD. Other professions don’t understand the bone-tired feeling you get when you finally walk through the door after 14 hours. Here are the best tips…
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Running on Night Shift: What Actually Works
Real tips from a nurse-runner who has been there Let’s be honest—night shift throws everything off. Your sleep is upside down, meals are weird, and your motivation? Nonexistent. Add running into the mix, and…
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5 Recovery Must-Haves
My Top 5 Recovery Tools After a Long Run (or Shift) Because being a runner in healthcare means your legs never catch a break. Let’s face it—between long shifts on your feet and squeezing…
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3 Easy, Nutritious Breakfasts for Runners
3 Easy, Nutritious Breakfasts for Nurses who RunFuel that works—whether you’re heading to a shift, a run, or both. These are great go-to’s for any busy professional. Let’s be real: when you’re juggling nursing…
