http://runwithfootsolutions.com Elite Runner and 44 Year Old Mother Stephanie Herbst-Lucke re-enters the racing scene after a twenty year break, dealing with injuries, recovery and day-to-day life. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:44:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Find Your Running Program Looking back on this year, it truly has been a wonderful running season. As this year comes to a close I am thinking about all the great lessons I learned this year about the sport and customizing my running program. First, to be successful as an athlete, ... http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/12/running-program-tailored-for-you/ My Healthy Food Tip! For an all-natural healthy snack, I love to eat a mix of salt-free nuts and raisins. Its very high in fat and calories, but as long as you can manage the calories its a great food to keep around and snack on. Another one of my favorite quick ... http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/10/healthy-snacking-options-for-busy-mothers/ With Philadelphia Half-Marathon and Minnesota 10-Miler behind me, it's time to refocus my efforts on setting a strategy for the Olympic Trials in Houston next January. I'll be running a few track races and adjusting my running workouts this spring to get ready for the 10k qualifier, but my ultimate ... http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/10/juggling-family-and-running-workouts/ I love traveling home, especially for a race in my old stomping grounds- there's nothing like that hometown feeling!  I ran in the Medtronic TC 10-miler on October 3rd in Minnesota, although the race didn't go as well as I had hoped.  I finished 8th overall, 1st Master and still ... http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/10/set-an-american-record-in-minnesota-its-great-to-be-home/ The 2010 Philadelphia half marathon was perhaps the most nerve-racking race of the year. There was a ton of pressure to do well, because I had a shot at qualifying for the Olympic Trials- and against some incredibly tough competition (and much younger competition!).  Twenty-five elite runners from 10 countries ... http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/09/philadelphia-half-maratho/ Staying motivated can be tough, especially for us moms who juggle it all. I've noticed though, over the years, the more organized I am in my day-to-day life, the more motivated I am to achieve bigger and better things in other areas of my life.  Organization and motivation go hand ... http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/08/what-motivates-you/ The 2010 Atlanta's Finest 5k was certainly a memorable one! I always love local races because many of my friends participate and my family is on the sidelines cheering me on. This year was a particular exciting one- I felt surprisingly great during the race, and set a ... http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/08/atlantas-finest-5k/ Last Saturday I ran in the Father's Day 4 Miler, hosted by the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Track Club- which was so fun because the finish line ended literally inside Turner Field and a ticket to that night's game! I finished the race with first womens, first Masters, and ... http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/06/atlanta-braves-fathers-day-4-miler/ What kind of running shoes to you exercise in? I'm curious to know your favorites, and more importantly, why. Here are my top Running Shoes for Women: http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/06/running-shoe-for-women-a-top-choice/ Finding time to workout can be tough- sometimes even the pros can’t get it in. And as a mom with three kids, squeezing in a workout sometimes seems impossible! That’s OK! Frankly, your body needs a break. If you must skip a workout or can't find the time to get one ... http://runwithfootsolutions.com/2010/06/finding-time-to-workout/