A Hungry Runner’s Guide to Eating More Vegetables
One of the simplest pieces of nutrition advice is to eat more vegetables. Vegetables offer the nutrients necessary for both overall health and for running – and
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Fall Hiking Adventures
I approach running and hiking differently. While I love running for itself, I pour my competitive energy and my desire to improve into my training.
Improving Your Running with Different Training Seasons
Today I have an exciting announcement about a new coaching service – I am introducing a year-round training group! Learn more about This Runner’s Recipes
How to Set Goals to Run a Breakthrough Race
Even a year can make a difference when it comes to running. Back in 2015, I was obsessed with time goals. I wanted that sub-1:40,
California International Marathon Training Week 10
When the training weeks enter the double digits, you know it’s time to narrow your focus and work hard. Week 10 of training for the
Nutritional Takeaways from the Rise.Run.Retreat
Regular readers will know that I love to talk about food and nutrition just as much as I love to eat. I am a firm
Leaf Peeper Half Marathon Race Recap
We may compete as individuals in running, but seldom are our achievements only the fruit of an individual effort. The Leaf Peeper Half Marathon, ran
Rise Run Retreat 2016
I looked around at the women surrounding me as we lined up to take a photo before facing the daunting hills of our half marathon
California International Marathon Training Week 9
What an incredible week! I got back late Sunday night from the Rise.Run.Retreat and needed time with my boys and sleep rather than trying to
16 Healthy Dessert Recipes
Every now and then, you deserve a treat – especially when you are training hard in your running. You can’t eat a 100% “perfect” or
September Goals Check In
Hi everyone! Today I’m headed all the way across the country to Vermont for the Rise.Run.Retreat with nine other awesome female runners/bloggers. September has flown
5 Dynamic Warm Ups for Runners
Do you warm up before a run? If you do static stretches or skip a pre run warm up altogether, let me take a
Race Day Outfit Checklist
With races every weekend now through December, what to wear on race day is certainly on many runners’ minds. Temperatures in autumn can range from
California International Marathon Training Week 8
The subtitle of this week’s training recap would be “adaptive self-coaching.” I had a week of workouts laid out well in advance, but once the
What to Eat the Night Before a Long Run
When discussing possible recipes for our recipe challenge this week, Meredith and I wanted to find a recipe that could work as a pre long
Introducing Ollie!
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you probably noticed a new addition to my family this week. Meet Ollie, the Australian Cattle Dog
How to Avoid 3 Common Marathon Fueling Problems
Marathon fueling seems pretty straightforward: carb-loading and mid-racing fueling don’t appear too complicated at first glance. However, once you account for logistics, individual variables, and
Why Runners Should Do Speed Work
(This post originally appeared on Runkeeper’s Blog. As an ambassador for Runkeeper, I share articles on their website and republish them here as well for
California International Training Week 7
Hi there! How was your weekend? I experienced a dull ache on the inside of my right heel this earlier this week. I don’t have
Eggplant Cacciatore {Vegetarian Recipe Challenge}
Happy Friday, everyone! Meredith at the Cookie Chrunicles and I are teaming up again for our vegetarian recipe challenge! Be sure to check out Meredith’s version
Currently {September 2016}
Hi there! First off, I apologize if you had problems commenting on yesterday’s post. WordPress needed an update, which immediately resolved the issue. Of course, living
The Case for Moderate Mileage in Marathon Training
I recently listened to a Runners Connect Run to the Top podcast interview with the founder of Training Peaks, Dirk Friel. At the end of
What to Wear for Fall Running
The moment that the calendar flips from August to September, my anticipation for fall weather bubbles over. Fall always has been my favorite running season.
California International Marathon Training Week 6
Hi! How was your weekend? I’m six weeks deep into training for the California International Marathon training, with 12 weeks left – one-third of the