by lindsaybabb | Aug 31, 2026 | Wellness in Real Life
We’ve all heard it: “Push through the pain.” Or: “No pain, no gain. Statements like this are common in the health and wellness world. And even though they are rooted in a positive idea – get tough, do the hard work – they’re not quite right. Because pain doesn’t make...
by lindsaybabb | Nov 28, 2025 | Nobody Asked Me
I recently ran my last race of the season. One of my favorite moments came while chatting with one of the guys in my pace group. We were agreeing about how much we love race day because it’s so fun. It’s the reward for all our hard work. But, wait – the day you run...
by lindsaybabb | Jul 2, 2025 | Running in Real Life
Like nutritious food, the music of 311, and anything Andy Samberg is doing, running is something I always want to talk about. Naturally, when a friend recently asked me if I’d talk to her son about running his first marathon, I couldn’t say “yes” fast enough. That’s...
by lindsaybabb | Feb 26, 2025 | Eating in Real Life
Something awesome happened to me last year. After nearly two decades of being a runner, I had, perhaps, my strongest running year ever. Rather than brag by sharing WHY it was so great, I’d like to jump right in and get to the more important point of HOW it happened....
by lindsaybabb | Jul 10, 2023 | Running in Real Life
Imagine something in your life that is the essence of who you are and root of many of your proudest moments. Now, think about a person who had the most significant impact on that something. Regardless of your “something”, the person is probably a parent, maybe a...
