Off to a Running Start

06/27/2026

For years, I did what many runners do on easy runs…

I kept checking my pace.

Today, I tried something different.

✅ I hid my pace completely.
✅ I ran to a cadence track.
✅ I watched only my heart rate.

Something unexpected happened around mile 9 that completely changed how I think about Zone 2 training.

The biggest surprise wasn’t what happened to my pace.

It was how much easier the run felt mentally.

In the first edition of The Running Lab, I share what I learned from this experiment—including Garmin data, cadence, heart rate, and why simplifying your focus may actually make easy runs… easier.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay in Zone 2 or found yourself chasing a pace your body wasn’t ready for, I think you’ll find this interesting.

👉 Read the full article here: https://offtoarunningstart.com/stop-chasing-pace-zone-2-running/

Have you ever tried hiding your pace during an easy run? I’d love to hear what happened.

Discover how cadence music and heart rate training helped me stop chasing pace, stay in Zone 2, and run one of my most consistent long runs.

04/25/2026

Getting ready for TCS London Marathon and running for Doctors of the World UK! The weather is gorgeous today. Hoping for cooler, cloudier temps tomorrow.

04/18/2026

🏃‍♀️ Race day is almost here… are you feeling ready?

If you’ve got a 5K coming up this weekend or next, this is for you.

I put together a simple **5K race day game plan** to help you:
✔️ Know what to do the day before
✔️ Avoid common mistakes on race morning
✔️ Feel more confident when you step up to the start line

No complicated training. Just a clear plan so you can show up ready.

👉 Read it here: https://offtoarunningstart.com/5k-race-day-tips/

And if you’re running this weekend—good luck! You’ve got this 💪

Race day is almost here? These simple 5K race day tips will help you feel confident, stay relaxed, and run your best—no matter your experience level.