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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 dragging halfway through your miles. As a nurse who works long shifts and still finds time to run, I’ve had to…
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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 plus training can be on your legs, hips, and back. That’s why I’ve put together my favorite recovery stretches, including a…
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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 in runs when you can, recovery starts to feel like something you don’t have time for. And if you’re like me,…
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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 shifts and trying to stay consistent with running, meals can feel like an afterthought. You either have no appetite, no time,…
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How I Prevent Shin Splints (as a Nurse and a Runner)
Because standing for 12 hours and running miles shouldn’t wreck your legs. If you’re a runner—or even just someone who’s on their feet a lot—you’ve probably felt that awful, burning tightness in your lower legs: shin splints. They’re one of the most common running injuries out there, and they hit especially hard if you’re like…
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Signs You’re Overtraining as a Nurse-Athlete
Because you can’t pour from an empty cup—even if you want to. Let me guess: you worked a 12-hour shift, slept five hours (if that), and still laced up for a run the next day because, “It’s on the plan.”Trust me, I get it. And while consistency is key for any runner, there’s a fine…
