Friday Thrive
Hi there – happy Friday! Today is just two days away from the California International Marathon and I am really, really excited about race day.
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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!
AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Wireless Headphones Review
A couple years ago, I ditched the music on my runs for personal safety. The earbud headphones that I used reduced my awareness of my
Equipment Based Workouts for Runners {Run It}
This month’s theme for the Run It Series is equipment based workouts for runners. I’ve already shared kettlebell and resistance band workouts here, so I
CIM Training Week 15
Hi there! How was your Thanksgiving? Last week was the final full week of training – this week is race week, with a few short
2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
My Christmas list this year, like most years, is filled with running-related gifts. Chances are, your wish list is similar – or you are looking
CIM Training Week 14
Last year, the taper worked best for me when I maintained some intensity and longer runs, especially in the first week of a gradual three-week
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Every week, Friday Thrive features some of my favorite things from the week, from running to beer and everything in between. First off,
The Fire Lit: On Marathon Training, Surgery, and Goals
I want to quit. Or at least, slow down. I thought for a brief moment. This feels hard and uncomfortable. I was in the last two
CIM Training Week 13
This week was the peak week of training for the California International Marathon. According to my Strava, this week I ran the highest mileage of
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! How has your week been? I’ve been deep in the peak mileage of marathon training and really enjoying my runs. This week’s Friday
My Favorite Hearty and Healthy Soup Recipes
Now that cold weather has arrived, one of my go-to meals for lunch or dinner is a heart yet healthy soup. Not only do soups
Inspiring Lessons from Shalane’s New York City Marathon Victory
Along with Meb Keflezighi, Shalane Flanagan is one of my favorite elite runners. She’s personable, hard-working, and resilient. She handles race losses and missed goals with
CIM Training Week 12
At this point, four short weeks out from the California International Marathon, I feel really good. I hit my highest mileage week so far for
Friday Thrive
Hi there and happy Friday! This week seemed to fly by with Halloween, All Saint’s Day, and another week of high mileage. I don’t mind
CIM Training Week 11
The most demanding weeks of marathon training manifest themselves in a dichotomy for me: the hard days produce fast times that show progress and the
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! How has your week been? Relish October is my favorite month. Between the winds and rains of last week and the currently grey
What Runners Eat {Run It}
Welcome to this month’s edition of the Run It series! Each month, running bloggers share their tips and glimpses into their running – and this
CIM Training Week 10
I feel as if I just began marathon training, yet here I am at week 10 of 16, with a 20 mile long run and
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! And to all of my local Seattle area readers, happy start of rainy season! I say that with an edge of sarcasm, of
Quick and Effective Strength Workout for Runners
Marathon training demands a large amount of physical energy. Training for a marathon includes long runs, higher overall weekly mileage, and hard interval or tempo
CIM Training Week 9
This week was a cutback week, a brief break in the miles before training really gets intense. I ended up running one less day than
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! From celebrating fall races to enjoying fall foods, here are some of my favorite things from this week. Run 10Ks are a popular
Early Season Snow at Mount Rainier
Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote, “Beauty will save the world.” We could try to dissect exactly what Dostoevsky, a deeply pious man, meant with such a maxim,
How to Run Speed Workouts without a Track
A reader recently asked “I’d love to read a post about how you structure marathon training/speed workouts without a track. I’ve noticed you generally don’t