Lake Sammamish Half Training 2017 Week 1
This week’s training was all about easing: easing back into mileage and long runs, easing back into speed work, and easing into winter running. We
Running Articles
Search by Category
the blog
No-nonsense, evidence-based training advice
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!
Improving Eating Habits (without Dieting)
Improving your eating habits in the new year sounds like a cliche goal – and sometimes they are, when people follow drastic and unsustainable diets
Winter 2017 Goals
Last week I took snowboarding lessons and fell down over and over again. I fell on my butt, I fell face forward into the snow,
Running in the Dark: Rechargeable Knuckle Lights Review
Disclaimer: I contacted Knuckle Lights and received this product in exchange for a fair review. When I trained for my first half marathon in 2014,
Mile Markers: Holiday Miles & Snowboarding
Ryan and I plan on alternating our years with Christmas in the Midwest (where my family lives) and Christmas in the Pacific Northwest. We celebrated
Achieve Your Running Goals in 2017: Top Posts from 2016
With 2016 shortly concluding, many of us are already thinking ahead to 2017 running goals. You know that I’m a firm believer in having actionable
Winter Cross-training for Runners
Winter running can be tricky and even downright unsafe, depending on in which part of the country you reside. Below zero wind chills (or even
Achieving Running Goals in 2017 & Coaching Giveaway!
What are your 2017 running goals? I have a few in mind already…as I am sure you do. The end of a year causes us
Pay It Forward this Holiday Season with Stonyfield
This post is sponsored by Stonyfield. I am a Stonyfield Ambassador, but all opinions expressed are my own. I have a soft spot in my
Mile Markers: Post Marathon
Hi there! How was your weekend? Ours was spent outside in the snow – both Seattle “snow” and real mountain snow! Last week was my
Year in Running 2016
I find it a valuable and meaningful a process to reflect on a year past – perhaps even more valuable than setting goals for the
Visting Yosemite in Winter
It’s been well over a week since Ryan and I returned from California and I am still processing the whole trip. Sacramento, the California International
How I Improved My Marathon Nutrition
When I first learned about marathons years ago, my second thought (after how could someone run for that long?) was about food and energy. How
Mental Strategies for Racing Your Next PR
As we wrap up 2016, I naturally reflect upon how I’ve grown over the past year. As a runner, 2016 certainly was a year of
California International Marathon Race Recap 2016 {3:31:23}
My quads, especially my left quad, burned with each step. My feet ached. I glanced at my watch, thinking by now that my pace surely
Fuel Your Running with Potatoes
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Fitfluential on behalf of Potatoes USA. All opinions are my own. (I really, really like potatoes.) What’s one food
Healthy Eating During the Holidays
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Rainier Fruit. I am a ambassador for Rainier Fruit. All opinions are my own. Within a few short weeks, Christmas
Navigating Training During the Holiday Season
Hi everyone! Today I’m enjoying our last day at Yosemite, so my dear friend, fellow runner, and insanely talented blogger and coach Susie from Suzlyfe.com
California International Marathon Training Race Week
The final week of taper rendered me both absent-minded and hyper-productive. I had to channel all my excess energy into work, but my mind would
2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
REI and Saucony packages are beginning to pile up in our apartment, making me excited to exchange Christmas gifts with those whom I love and
Life Lately: Rainier Fruit, Opt Outside, and California Bound
November seemed to pass by quickly, especially the last few weeks! Many exciting things have been occuring lately, including a new partnership with Rainier Fruit,
6 Favorite Workouts for Runners
Time for another Monthly Workout Round-up for Runners! This month’s theme is possibly my favorite so far, as these 5 amazing women and I share
Enjoy Cold Weather Running with Mizuno Breath Thermo Gear
I remember one of the first moments that I fell in love with cold weather running. It was a sunny yet chilly November morning
California International Marathon Training Week 17
Hi there! How was your Thanksgiving? Less than a week until the California International Marathon! The weather is supposed to be perfect in Sacramento –