Last weekend, we posted our flat runner pic, prayed that the rain would stay away and showed up at the start line of the Represent Running 408k (8k) race in San Jose. The race start was at the SAP center and the race start had a party vibe with the music rocking and everyone getting … Continue reading 408k San Jose Race Recap
San Jose Shamrock Run – Race Spotlight
There is a great new race by Represent Running (the same folks that bring you 408k, 415k Across the Bay, Silicon Valley Half and East Bay 510k) going down on March 17, 2019. The first annual Shamrock Run in San Jose is a family friendly 5k, 10k and kids race with a mostly flat course … Continue reading San Jose Shamrock Run – Race Spotlight
2019 Decathlon Represent Running Ambassadors
We are beyond excited to be joining the 2019 Decathlon Represent Running team again in 2019! Join us for this amazing series of races in the Bay Area! Decathlon USA and Represent Running have partnered up to bring you the best gear and races to the bay area this year. Read more about this on … Continue reading 2019 Decathlon Represent Running Ambassadors
Stuff Happens When You Run
Stuff happens. We all know that running makes us susceptible to certain types of injuries such as tendonitis, patella femoral syndrome and plantar fascitis to name a few. We can also get injured by falling, especially on trails where the terrain is uneven, or when we are fatigued. But nothing prepared me for what just … Continue reading Stuff Happens When You Run
Race Planning for Runners 2019
If you're like us, there were races you've read about or your friends ran and you're thinking, "I REALLY want to run that race next year!". For the past few weeks, the Running Lushes have been in planning mode for our 2019 race year, and we want to share our secrets for planning a good … Continue reading Race Planning for Runners 2019
Run Local 408 Miles of Murals Run
This past Wednesday, the Running Lushes participated in the Run Local 408 "Miles of Murals Run". Run Local 408 is a new running crew from Represent Running/San Jose 408k that will be hosting free runs every Wednesday at 6pm throughout San Jose. The kickoff was a great tour of the murals in downtown San Jose. The … Continue reading Run Local 408 Miles of Murals Run
Cross Training in the Karate Dojo
Many of us runners follow training plans that include "rest or cross train" on certain days of the week; however, we may be more inclined to "rest" than "cross train" with other activities on a consistent basis. But cross training is critical for runners to aid in muscle recovery, and it can also improve cardiovascular … Continue reading Cross Training in the Karate Dojo
Race recap: Ragnar Tahoe Trail
The Running Lushes came and conquered Ragnar Tahoe Trail on July 20-21. Like so many things, it did not go exactly as planned. In some ways it exceeded our expectations, but it also included some tough spots for the team. Read on for our recap of the race weekend including highlights and low spots. Our … Continue reading Race recap: Ragnar Tahoe Trail
Santa Rosa Marathon Race
The Santa Rosa Marathon in late August holds a special place on the medal hook for the Running Lushes. It is one of our signature team races and we are proud to to be ambassadors as we feel strongly about the mission and quality of this race. This year's race was the 10th Year Anniversary and … Continue reading Santa Rosa Marathon Race
Race Spotlight – The Santa Rosa Marathon
Looking for an incredibly fun late summer race? We are featuring one of our favorites and one of the our signature races, The Santa Rosa Marathon on August 25-26th! In the words of Elizabeth Barrett Browning...Santa Rosa Marathon, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. 1. Flat, fast and very scenic course through … Continue reading Race Spotlight – The Santa Rosa Marathon
