Summer SWEThogs is starting on Saturday, and I’m excited.  I personally love running in in the Tucson heat.  If you are avoiding running in the heat, here’s some items to consider that may help change your mind. Running in the heat is less efficient.  It seems counter-intuitive to run less efficient, but in this […]

Tucson Arizona Summer Running Program Starts April 6, 2019     Summer Running Training:  Running 365 – Summer SWEThogs Edition is a 12-week running group is designed to keep you motivated to run during the hot summer months.  Running in the heat is safe when proper attention is paid to hydration and a gradual build […]

Meet Andrea Kravitz! “Before starting with SWET in January 2017, I wasn’t a runner. I attempted to start running in 2014/2015 but wasn’t consistent; my first attempt at a half marathon in 2015 was not pretty – I mostly walked and it took 3 and a half hours. After that, my running was even more […]

“Running” has as many definitions as there are people.   Some folks run to win races.  Some run to lose weight.  Some run to eat.  Some run to manage stress and/or to get away from life’s stresses.  Some run to spend time with friends. Some folks only run – it’s a bad day if they have […]

Setting SMART Running Goals Having coached amateur runners over the years – from beginners to seasoned folks – I’ve found that 99 percent have a goal.  For some, it’s getting started running, for others its to achieve a certain distance, while many others just want to get faster.  Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure […]