OG on Fox News Discussing Post-Marathon Runner Repair
I want to write a witty lead in for my appearance on Fox News this morning about runner recovery following the Boston Marathon. I could... (read more)
Goal-Setting Inspired by the Boston Marathon
The stage is set for another iconic Marathon Monday in Boston–and a hot one. The Boston Athletic Association, which manages the race, is strongly advising... (read more)
What’s Your Ideal Run?
It happened again on Easter morning. I set out for a typical run and ended with an ideal one: the light-footed, lighthearted, I’m-barely-winded variety that... (read more)
Run into the Present Moment
Fall is beautiful in New England, mostly because of the leaves. Pardon me, foliage. The foliage is magical, if you’re paying attention. A couple weeks... (read more)
How to Run Fast
On occasion, fellow runners have called me a sandbagger—one who misrepresents his/her skill or performance level to procure an advantage in competition. But I assure... (read more)
Bonjour from Marseille, France!
The best way to beat jet lag and explore a new city: go for a run! Since I had my iPhone with me (in the... (read more)
Royal Weddings of Wellness
With the forthcoming royal nuptials of Kate Middleton and Prince William just days away, everyone seems to be putting on their “expert” hat (likely with... (read more)
Go Hard or Go OM
With the 115th Boston Marathon officially breaking the tape and coming to a finish, I thought I’d share just a few highlights . . .... (read more)
How to be An Elite Boston Marathon Spectator
Ask any runner what makes the Boston Marathon so special, and they will inevitably mention its unmatched crowd support along the course. There are few... (read more)
The Race is On for OmGal.com Readers
For non-Bostonians, non-marathoners, and people who are generally too sensible to subject themselves to the pain and suffering of 26.2 miles, let me explain the... (read more)
Bhekasana on the Beach: A Yoga Pose for Runners
Bhekasana (frog pose) is an excellent yoga posture for the front line of the body, including feet, ankles; thighs and groins; hip flexors, the abdomen,... (read more)
Santa Speedo Run
This weekend, while doing my best impersonation of a holiday shopper, (truthfully, I popped in and out of stores aimlessly, eventually buying something for myself... (read more)
Hey, Baby, What’s Your Mantra?
A mantra is a thought or intention expressed as a sound. These sounds include syllables, words, or phrases, which may or may not have their... (read more)
A Poor Gal’s Pedicure
If you practice yoga, you spend a fair amount of time looking at your feet. The more often you practice yoga, the more you look... (read more)
