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

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

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 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