High Five Friday: Seattle Anniversary
Happy Friday, everyone! What are your plans this weekend? Today I’m linking up with Angela for High Five Friday to celebrate Ryan’s and my Seattle anniversary.
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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!
On Finding Joy in the Miles
Happy Thursday, everyone! Today I want to think out loud today and talk some more about finding joy in the miles you run. I have an odd
The Characteristics You Need as a Runner
Speed, strength, endurance, fatigue resistance – each matters significantly in determining how fast or far you run and how closely you come to achieving your
Can You Run on a Sprained Foot?
First, thank you all so much for the kind words on yesterday’s post! I appreciated the support so much and am so grateful for the
Jack and Jill Marathon Training Week 5
As I mentioned on Thursday, I’m still not back to running, even though I’m technically in week 5 of Jack and Jill Marathon Training. I talked
My Current Favorite Vegetarian Lunch
Ryan and I have been shifting our eating habits lately to focus on more sustainable eating while also fueling our running and hiking (and the
Goat Lake Hiking, Cross-Training, and Running Shoes
Happy Thursday, everyone! I’ve come to embrace Thursdays even more since opting to make them my rest day for now. They’re like a prelude to
The Benefits of a Virtual Training Group
First, be sure to check out my guest post at Runladylike on Letting Go of Goals. I’m honored to be guest posting while Jesica is
How to Balance Hiking with Long Distance Running
Ryan and I are both runners and hikers, and often get questions about how we balance hiking with long distance running without being sore all
Jack and Jill Marathon Training Week 4
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? This week was a scheduled cutback week, but I ended up reducing my mileage even more due niggles on the top
Pilates Style Core Workout
Happy Friday, everyone! What are your weekend plans? Tonight Ryan and I are seeing Captain America: Civil War at one of those fun small theaters
Why You Should Consider Signing Up for Pacific Northwest Races
If you follow me on Instagram or regularly read this blog, then it’s no secret that I am head-over-heels in love with the Pacific Northwest.
REVO2LUTION Running Certification
(Updated 2022: This coaching certification course is no longer recommended due to how its creator treats other running coaches. For coaching certifications, I recommend UESCA
The Journey Matters: April 2016 Goals Check-In
It feels very odd for it to suddenly be May, because May marks the anniversary of when Ryan and I moved from northwest Indiana to
Jack and Jill Marathon Training Week 3
Week 3 of Jack and Jill Marathon training is done, with a solid 45 miles and my longest run of the year logged. The first
Trail Mix Cookies
Sometimes people ask me how I balance marathon and half marathon training with hiking. While I quickly learned some basics during our first summer here
Life Lately {April 2016}
Thursdays are a welcome respite in the middle of the week. Don’t mistake me, I love the weekends, but Thursdays feel like almost the weekend since I
6 Upper Body Workouts for Runners
Today is one of my favorite posts of the whole month: the monthly workout round up with five other amazing running bloggers! This month we’re
Are You Ready to Run Your First Marathon?
The weeks of the Boston and London Marathons are inspiring for many runners. Thousands cross the finish line after having conquered 26.2 miles and you
Jack and Jill Marathon Training Week 2
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? We had a relaxing weekend over here full of hiking, Netflix, and good cabernet sauvignon to wind down after a
Lentil Recipes for Runners
Happy Friday, everyone! A few weeks ago I shared Ryan’s and my intention to adapt a more sustainable diet and offered some tips for how runners can eat
You Are What You Repeatedly Do
“I’m not really a runner unless I’ve qualified for Boston.” “I’m not really a runner unless I run fast.” “I’m not really a runner because
How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Your First Marathon
As I run headfirst into my second cycle of marathon training, I reflected upon the mistakes I made in my first marathon to find areas
Marathon Fartlek Workout
Who watched/followed/ran the Boston Marathon yesterday? Congrats again to all of the finishers, especially in that heat! Few races possess the same ability to inspire