Heather is a freelance writer based in Oakland, California. Her work has appeared in Running Times, Runner’s World, and Triathlete magazine, among others. A competitive runner and duathlete, Heather runs, rides, and runs some more all over the eastern Bay Area. Follow her blog at gorunbikerun.wordpress.com.
A Q&A with author Sarah Lavender Smith
In the first chapter of The Trail Runner's Companion: A Step-by-Step Guide to Trail Running and Racing, from 5Ks t...
Plan wisely, and not only will you finish, but you'll finish strong.
When running a trail marathon or ultra, you can tackle the hills like a beast and spend th...
How to train your brain to help you run your fastest and farthest
It’s near the end of a long, hilly run. Your legs feel like cement blocks. Your rival is ga...
Descend with speed, grace, and fewer face-plants.
I do most of my long runs on trails, but I never really bothered to address my weakness: long, technical do...