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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 or without a flotation belt, aqua jogging can help maintain — and even build — your running fitness. Try these sample…
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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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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 tips, and timing strategies that help me stay strong on the run after busy shifts. Perfect for runners with night shifts,…
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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 when you’re short on time — without burning out.
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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 from someone who has been there.
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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 it starts to feel impossible. But if you want to keep running while working nights—whether for your sanity, your goals, or…
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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…
