How Polarized Training Helped Laura Set PRs in Multiple Distances
Over the next few months, I plan on making big changes to this website. One of these changes is regular highlights of the accomplishments of
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I have over 10 years of articles on this website – training tips, sport nutrition, strength training for runners, and more. If you have a running question, I’ve got an answer for you!
Summer Skincare for Runners
Hi everyone! Today, my good friend Meredith of The Cookie ChRUNicles is guest posting about skincare for runners. Running regularly exposes your skin to the sun
Six Running Bloggers Share Their Must-Have Running Gear
Runners love their gear – and they love talking about it just as much. In this month’s Just Run round-up, six running bloggers share their
Rise.Run.Retreat 2018
The longer I run, the more I realize the importance of community. Running may be an individual sport in terms of competition, but runners often
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up noteworthy running articles for discussion. Here’s what I enjoyed reading this week: Run, Write, Repeat Runners have a
Race Recovery Week
Taking a deliberate recovery week after a goal race has helped me continually improve my race times and maintain my joy in running. After running
Friday Thrive (+ StrideBox Giveaway!)
Happy Friday! Each Friday, I share some of my favorite things from the past week; this week features interesting reads and a special giveaway at
Snohomish Women’s Run Half Marathon Recap {1:34:57}
On Sunday, May 6, I ran the Snohomish Women’s Half Marathon. Now, a few days later, the race still feels surreal. Going into this race,
Mile Markers: A Half Marathon PR
Race week training isn’t the most exciting: easy runs, short workouts, and everything else that comes with tapering. All the tedium is well worth it
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each Friday, I round up some of my favorite articles and stories from the past week in the world of running. Here are
Mile Markers: Taper Down
Last week’s training began tapering/sharpening for the Snohomish Women’s Half Marathon. Tapering for the half marathon can be tricky; you want to bring down the
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite reads, podcasts, and more. Here’s what I enjoyed this week! The Rise of
The Best Race I Ever Ran {Just Run Round Up}
Last month, we shared our worst races ever in the Just Run Round-up. This month, we are the opposite end of the spectrum: our best
Mile Markers: Inspired
Last week was the biggest week in terms of workouts before my half marathon. My two big workouts went really well and left me feeling
Friday Thrive
This year’s Boston Marathon was nothing short of incredible: the awful conditions, the first American female to win in 33 years, and what many are
How to Recover after a Marathon: A Step-by-Step Guide
The marathon requires months of training and planning and hours of hard effort to complete – but once you cross the finish line, it’s not
Mile Markers: Peaking
Last week’s workouts hit my highest mileage since marathon training – 44 miles – and included two hard workouts, a hills-upon-hills long run, and easy
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite reads and other things from the week. This week’s round-up centers around the Boston
Mile Markers: Balanced Training
Spring race season is in full swing. I had eight runners race this weekend and their hard work and accomplishments make me both proud of
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite things from the week. I have been reading several articles recently that have
Farro Stir-Fry
The simple combination of a lean protein, whole grains, and a colorful array of vegetables creates a nutritionally balanced and simple meal. While plain grains
Mile Markers: Easter Week
Happy Easter! This week marks the approximate halfway point of half marathon training, so I took a cutback week. It was also Holy Week, meaning
Fuel Your Fastest Running E-Course
My worst race ever might have been a mess of under-fueling, hydration issues, GI discomfort, and a significant slowdown in the second half of the race.
My Worst Race Ever {Just Run Round Up}
There are two common experiences to which almost all runners can relate: the elation of achieving a big goal and the frustration and heartbreak of