Articles by Stephanie Barnhart

How I Set Aside My Fears and Became a Runner

It took me almost 32 years to realize I wanted to be a runner. I remember thinking every time I saw my stepmom’s dad lace up his shoes and head outside: why would someone want to run on these boring country roads? But I also used to say the same thing about my mom drinking […]

15 Tips for Your First Long Distance Race

If you’re getting ready to run your first long distance race, there are a few things you should know. Maybe you’re a pro and already prepped, but for my first half marathon, I hadn’t run a registered 5K, 10K or 15K in over five years! True story. So if you’re a newbie (like we all […]