Lake Sammamish Half 2017 Week 7
How was your President’s Day weekend? Ryan and I spent the weekend in Bend, Oregon and enjoyed a fantastic weekend of running and snowboarding. This
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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!
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! I really enjoyed introducing the Friday Thrive last week, so I will be making this a regular feature on the blog. I like sharing
Dig Deep
In college, I utilized Jillian Michael’s videos for strength training. A roommate introduced me to her videos when we studied abroad in Germany and had no
How Base Phase Training Can Help You Run Faster
Most of the running community – coaches such as myself, magazines, and runners – focus mostly on race specific training or recovery periods. But what
12 Valentine’s Day Recipes
Valentine’s Day is a holiday oriented around food. Some couples prefer the wine and dine experience of a meal out, while others find that cooking
Lake Sammamish Half 2017 Training Week 6
T.S. Eliot mused that April is the cruelest month, but I disagree. February is the cruelest month. This week began with above average snowfall and
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! False alliterations hurt my brain a bit, but the theme of this post plays on the popular format of Friday Five with five
Ginger Pear Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Bars
I don’t eat dessert often (I prefer a craft beer or glass of Cab over a piece of cake), so when I do crave dessert,
Total Body Medicine Ball Workout for Runners
My preferences for strength training continually change, and currently I prefer either the small stability exercises with the band (clamshells, band walks, donkey kicks) or
Why You Should Take Breaks from Running
A glaring “0 miles”marks a week in my December training log. From December 5 to 13 of last year (2016) I did not lace up my running
Lake Sammamish Half 2017 Training Week 5
This week is one of the weeks that I simply love living in the Seattle area. Even with a random February morning of snow, the
Mediterranean Quinoa Kale Salad
My favorite flavor profile is that of Mediterranean cuisine. Some of my favorite foods are Syrian and Lebanese style shawarma, falafel, hummus, and similar dishes.
I Don’t Want Winter to End
Winter is often the recipient of so much contempt. I used to despise winter: the sub-zero temperatures, the snow drifts as tall as me, and
January in Review: Inertia
The start of the month of January is often ripe with big dreams, new goals, and grandiose plans for the new year. The end of
Lake Sammamish Half 2017 Training Week 4
As I write this, I feel the effects of a good training week: tired muscles and a satisfied mind. I oscillate in my opinion of
5 Homemade Bread Hacks
I know I talk about it all the time, but I love baking bread at home. Running and bread baking are my top two hobbies.
Currently {January 2017}
What has been happening for you lately? There’s been so much weighty and negative news that I feel like it’s good for everyone just to
Lake Sammamish Half Training 2017 Week 3
Grit is one of my favorite words, almost my mantra. Grit means resilience, tenacity, passion – that perseverance of pulling yourself up and pushing forward with even
Quick Recipe: French Press Coffee
I had two possible posts for tomorrow: a post about sourdough bread and a soup recipe. But apparently, my camera’s memory chip had other ideas
Backcountry Snowshoeing
Crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch. The sound of the snowshoes landing on feet of snow echoes through the empty forest. It’s serene and almost meditative in
Tempo and Interval Combo Workout
Two hard workouts per week plus a long run is the standard formula for a training plan. But just because training books written decades ago
Lake Sammamish Half Training 2017 Week 2
This week’s workouts reminded me why I love training for long distance races so much. Not that I need reminding, since I’m still on a post-BQ
What I’m Cooking Lately
This blog is title This Runner’s Recipes for good reason…I love to cook and bake. After running, cooking is my favorite hobby. And cooking is
When a Runner Learns to Snowboard
If I could summarize three snowboarding lessons in three words, those words would be challenging, fun, and humbling. And, if we will add a fourth word,