CIM Training Week 8
Congrats to all marathon finishers! I know there were many races this weekend – some of the runners I coach ran at St. George, Chicago,
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Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! I cannot begin today’s post without addressing the Las Vegas shootings. My heart broke when I read the news on Facebook early Monday
Chicken Vegetable Farro Soup
Once October arrives and the temperatures drop, I start craving soup again. Actually, I usually start craving soup in September, but October is cool enough
The Benefits of Kettlebells for Runners {Rep Fitness Review}
Disclaimer: I was sent a Rep Fitness kettlebell in exchange for a fair review. All opinions expressed are my own. The kettlebell has long been
CIM Training Week 7
Seven weeks done, nine weeks to go! The middle weeks of marathon training feel similar to the middle miles of a race. You do not
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! As with every week, Friday Thrive is a place where I like to discuss all things running, food, and life related each week.
20 Sweet and Savory Recipes to Make This Fall
Fall reignites my love of cooking. I spend summer eating the same dishes – salads, tacos, grilled chicken, and burger bowls – because of the
5 Best Half Marathon and Marathon Workouts {Run It}
In this month’s edition of the Run It Series, we are sharing with you our favorite marathon and half marathon workouts. One of my favorite
CIM Training Week 6
This week has rust-busting, fun week of training, due largely in part to the arrival of fall temperatures but also because marathon training is finally
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! This week has been a joyful but busy week. We visited my family last weekend and upon returning to Seattle, celebrated Ollie’s adoption
My Best Running Advice from Three Years of Blogging
Just a couple weeks ago, this blog turned three years old. In the past three years, I have written hundreds of articles both for this
CIM Training Week 5
This week was a cutback week after 4 weeks of build-up, with just 31 miles of running and no long run. Ryan and I traveled
Friday Thrive
Fall is arriving, even if only through hints and guesses of a cool breeze, those stunning sunsets that feel oddly early compared to a month
Craft Classic Half Marathon Recap
Last year, Ryan told me that as a Christmas gift, he wanted to run a half marathon with me. Obviously, I was super excited about
CIM Training Week 4
This was a good week of marathon training. With the wildfires ravaging the PNW this week and now Irma striking the south, training is such
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! This weekend is an exciting weekend for us – Ryan runs his first half marathon on Sunday! As we eagerly anticipate that, today
Ask a Running Coach: Fueling, Cross-training, and Foam Rolling
I posted the first edition of “Ask a Running Coach” a few weeks ago and today I am back with more common questions from runners.
CIM Training Week 3
Hi there! I’m back from a brief blogging break. Monday was my birthday and I decided to take a complete break from any work, including
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! How has your week been? Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up the some of my favorites of the things that keep us living
Mental Workouts for Runners {Run It}
You can log every single run in your training plan perfectly, but if you are not a mentally strong runner, you will struggle to achieve
CIM Training Week 2
Hi there! How was your weekend? This week was my second week of training for the California International Marathon and my first 40-mile week since
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! I’m really excited to announce that as of this week, This Runner’s Recipes blog and coaching services are part of 1% for the
Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad
The other day I ate pita chips, vegetables, and hummus for lunch. Despite knowing that I should eat a well-rounded lunch during marathon training, laziness
A Useful Guide to Running with Your Dog
I remember the first time I ever ran with my puggle Charlie. The cool fall weather tempted me away from the treadmill and outdoors for