Blog — Emily Gokita

Postpartum Return To Running

My return to running and resources for those looking to do the same after pregnancy or injury.

FitnessEmily GokitaMay 16, 2024

Gifts for New Moms and Parents

Are you a new parent or shopping for someone who is? Here are some gift ideas for this exciting new phase.

LifestyleEmily GokitaMay 16, 2024

Newborn Phase Must-Haves for Baby Registry

Must-have items for your baby registry… or your midnight Amazon cart.

LifestyleEmily GokitaMay 4, 2024

Running injury, dealing with it.

This is my second running-related injury. Learn about my first, my second, and how to avoid one yourself.

Emily GokitaJune 15, 2022

It's been a year.

It’s been a year since I published a blog post, but not since I’ve written one. Looking back in my drafts, I see one about my marathon experience back in October. I see one about goal setting…

Emily GokitaMay 31, 2022

Patience, my friend.

Things take the time they take yet here we are always wanting to know when something will start or when something will end. We can set expectations but, as we go through life, we learn…

LifestyleEmily GokitaApril 18, 2021

Run Workouts to Increase Speed and Endurance

In order to increase your speed during your easy and long runs, you need to practice running faster and one way to do that is by practicing run workouts like tempo runs, Fartlek, sprints, and uphill running too. Here are some ideas!

FitnessEmily GokitaApril 4, 2021

You can be an athlete if you want.

Would you call yourself an athlete or runner? Why I think labels are both dangerous and valuable.

FitnessEmily GokitaMarch 28, 2021

How to improve your relationship with pre- and post-workout fueling

In order to successfully grow as runners or athletes, we need to overcome harmful, damaging nutrition habits. They don’t have a place in increasing our strength and physical capabilities. They don’t have a place in helping us feel mentally strong and energized.

Emily GokitaMarch 14, 2021

I ran a marathon, alone.

On October 17, 2020, I ran my first marathon. Let me start by saying that I was not “alone” for the entire 4 hours and 2 minutes but I did run solo without other runners, fans, water stations, or musical entertainment – something Berlin does very well during running events.

FitnessEmily GokitaOctober 24, 2020

Thank you, Berlin

It’s possible to grieve the loss of many things. For me, I’m grieving the loss of Berlin.

LifestyleEmily GokitaAugust 30, 2020berlin, boston, grief

Norway Road Trip: Route and Budget Tips

Here’s the itinerary for our 7-day Norway road trip including scenic stops, bikes, and budget tips.

LifestyleEmily GokitaAugust 21, 2020Norway, Travel, Budget

Our wedding: Sustainable, support local and on a budget

We got married and planned it all (on a budget) in just 4 weeks. Read how.

LifestyleEmily GokitaMay 25, 2020wedding, budget

New (& Old) Workouts on YouTube

In this post, find a new 45-minute cardio workout. Then, go back in time and explore the many videos on my Youtube channel.

Emily GokitaMay 16, 2020

Thank you note + workouts on-demand

Thank you to the essential workers – my brother, my mom and mother-in-law, my friends, the staff in my local grocery store. I'm here to keep doing my part for all of you.

FitnessEmily GokitaApril 7, 2020