by Niki Tudge | Oct 19, 2022 | On The Trail
It’s that time of year when we see many snakes and lizards warming themselves along our running pathways. Having lived in Florida for over 15 years, I know these are a common but not always welcome sight. As a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant, snake...
by Niki Tudge | Oct 13, 2022 | Walking
Doogie and I walk together every day and run every other day. Doogie only ever runs 6 miles on roads, and then she goes home to snuffle mats and frozen Kongs while I clock up more miles. Doogie often prefers to walk. But whether we choose to walk or run, the focus is...
by Niki Tudge | Oct 13, 2022 | Walking
Body movement is essential to our well-being, and getting a movement program going often comes down to choosing which one is for you, walking, running, or both. But did you know there is only one slight difference in the definitions of walking & running?...
by Niki Tudge | Sep 13, 2022 | Running
Moving The Dopamine! Running Can Positively Change Your Brain. Did you know that pleasure and pain are co-located? Well according to Dr. Anna Lembke (2021) “in addition to the discovery of dopamine, neuroscientists have determined that please and pain are processed in...
by Niki Tudge | Jul 29, 2022 | Nutrition, Running
The Worst Run Ever – Physical Sickness et al. As a certified running and walking coach, I do spend much of my time coaching clients. One of the things we constantly speak about is how to correctly fuel for longer runs and races. Getting the balance right, not too...
