Strength, Balance & Confidence As part of this technique series, I wanted to talk about something very relevant to the Tuscany Run Retreat: trail running. Trail running isn’t about speed, it’s about control and confidence. Why trail running deserves a little prep Trail running feels different. Not harder.Not scarier.Just… different. Read more
Forward Motion vs Bouncing: Where Your Running Energy Should Go Welcome back to the weekly running technique series.After completing my Level 1 running qualification, one of the biggest mindset shifts for me was this:Running is about moving forward, not bouncing upward.And once you notice it, you see it everywhere. Why Read more
Welcome to Blog 3 of the series. If you’re following along weekly, amazing.If you’re dropping in here now, welcome.After completing my Level 1 running qualification, one thing became very clear:Good running technique isn’t about forcing positions — it’s about alignment and ease.Let’s talk about your head, posture, and breathing. 1. Read more
Welcome back to my weekly running technique series.After completing my Level 1 running qualification, I wanted to share simple, practical insights that actually help you feel better when you run – not overwhelmed. This week we’re zooming in even more: your hands, your upper body, and what you carry while Read more
Over the next few Fridays, I’m sharing a short running technique series with you.Why? Because I’ve just completed my Level 1 running qualification here in Italy, and honestly – what’s the point of learning all this if I don’t pass it on? 🙂 These blogs are for real women, real Read more
One of the most beautiful things I’ve witnessed this year isn’t faster running or longer distances. It’s connection. Women who arrived on retreat as strangers are now friends. They’re coming back for reunion retreats. They support each other, encourage rest, celebrate wins — and most importantly, they make space for Read more
As the year new year starts, it’s tempting to rush straight into new goals, plans, and promises. New mileage. New races. A “better” version of ourselves. But before you do any of that, I want to invite you to pause. This year, one of my biggest lessons with running has Read more
Let’s be honest… December is the month where running feels just a little bit harder. Dark mornings. Cold air. Busy schedules. Christmas drinks. Travel. Family time. It’s no wonder so many women lose their routine around this time… or feel guilty that everything suddenly feels heavier. But here’s the truth Read more
Your shoes are the foundation of your running-literally. But here’s the part most women don’t know:👉 Even the perfect new shoes can cause injuries… if you don’t transition into them properly.Yes, really!And after learning this from a professional running coach (and seeing SO many women struggle with this including myself Read more
During my running course last month, we spent an entire session talking about running shoes. Yes, a whole session. At first, I thought, “Surely we’re overreacting… they’re just shoes.”But wow. Once the instructor broke down the science behind running injuries, cushioning, shoe lifespan, and different running mechanics, it all clicked. Read more