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Crossing the line for one last finish

He passed away as the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon was underway– the first marathon he had ever run.

The pros and cons of being a solo runner

Being a solo runner has its perks… and it’s downfalls.

Why my training plan is to run as slow as possible

Sometimes in training, an easier pace is the wisest plan of action.

How my injury gave me a much-needed reality check

When forced to take time off, you can also end up with a much-needed reality check.

What I’ve learned about running from watching others train for a half-marathon

What can we take away from watching others train?

I’m turning 38 and drawing inspiration by the masters elite women in today’s races

Ahead of her 38th birthday, Tara looks at the elite women in their 30’s and 40’s and finds inspiration from their performances.

Desiree Linden’s words after Boston are inspiring me to make peace with my injury

Desiree Linden reflected on her race after Boston and what she said inspired one runner to get past a difficult time dealing with a mysterious injury.

The 2017 Boston Marathon is going to connect me to running just when I need it the most

Sometimes watching competitive racing comes at a time when you most need to feel connected to the running community.

When the truth hurts even more than your injury

Coming back after injury doesn’t always go as planned. Tara writes about how to handle the emotional aspect of being injured.

Returning to running after an injury is a complete rollercoaster

No matter how you prepare, returning to running after injury is bound to be an emotional experience.

Ending the injury hiatus: How to return to running with caution

When injury takes you out for an extended period of time, it’s important to return with caution.

A lesson in patience

Teaching her nephew to garden, Tara catches herself telling him to be patient… and realizes she could do well to take her own advice as she waits for a running injury to heal.