Mile Markers: Jack and Jill Marathon Training Week 1
Happy Marathon Monday! Good luck to all of the runners at the Boston Marathon today! Speaking of marathons, I completed the first week of training
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High Five Friday: The Mountains Are Calling
Happy Friday, everyone! I’m linking up today with Angela’s High Five Friday! This week, I’m high-fiving mountains views and alpine lakes. By the time Friday
Why I Decided to Track Food During Marathon Training
I mentioned in my monthly goals check in last week that I developed a marathon nutrition plan for my Jack and Jill Downhill Marathon training
The Pros and Cons of Negative Splits in Racing
With many aspects of running, runners and coaches tend to speak in absolutes. High mileage is the best way to train for a marathon; runners
Mile Markers: Easy Before the Marathon Storm
I start training for the Jack and Jill Downhill Marathon today (the race is July 31) and so this past week was my last week
The Benefits of Oatmeal for Runners
Each morning, after I run and shower, I dig into a warm, creamy, and satisfying bowl of oatmeal. Of course every runner is different in
Trust the Process: Goals Check in for March 2016
Achieving goals, like anything in life, ebbs and flows. Some months (like last month), you accomplish several large goals, while other months focus on the
A Runner’s Love Hate Relationship with Strength Training
Most runner coaches, myself included, preach about the benefits of strength training for runners of all ages and experience levels. Regular strength training promotes healthy
Should You Include 20 Mile Long Runs in Marathon Training?
20 mile long runs appear as much of a staple on many marathon training plans. During the past few years, however, many popular methodologies including
Mile Markers: Find Your Strong
After soreness and lower mileage in the previous week, this week I settled back into a training groove that works for me. Moderate mileage, some
5 Running Accomplishments You Should Celebrate Each Week
Happy Friday, everyone! It’s difficult for many of us to step back each week and truly applaud ourselves for what we’ve accomplished. Running is hard
Lately… {March 2016}
Hi! How have you been lately? Today let’s think out loud for bit and catch up! Lately…I am soaking up every minute of sunshine. After
Running Between Races: Stay Fit without Burning Out
Many runners find that having a race on their calendar motivates them to run consistently. However, racing too often can have its downsides, particularly if
Runner’s Guide on How to Eat Less Meat (Without Going Vegetarian)
Last week in my post on sustainable eating, a recurring theme that emerged in the comments was the cost of sustainably sourced meats. High-quality meat,
Mile Markers: Win Some, Lose Some
Happy Easter Monday! Ooof, I’m sore. This week’s running did not go as planned because of soreness and a bit of training fatigue, so I
Roasted Root and Quinoa Buddha Bowl
If there’s ever been a month so far where the stereotype of Seattle weather was also the reality, it would be March. An exciting day
6 Two a Day Workouts for Runners {Monthly Workout Round Up}
Easy runs, long runs, speed work, Pilates/yoga, strength training, and cross training: a balanced training plan can seem overwhelming when you contemplate every type of
Sustainable Eating and Running
A couple months ago I read this article from Outside Online, Eating Right Can Save the World, and have repeatedly read it since then, analyzing
Mile Markers: Return to Routine
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? After a recovery week following the Lake Sammamish Half Marathon, this week eased back into normal running. My goal
Lentil and Mushroom Curry with Wild Rice
Let’s talk vegetarian, shall we? More particularly, this delicious vegetarian lentil and mushroom curry with wild rice.
Tangle-Proof Hairstyle for Runners
It’s the bane of the female runner’s existence: you can run your race or workout perfectly, be riding on the high of a shiny new
5 Ways to Make the Most of Spring Running
Spring officially begins in just a few days! (Someone please inform Seattle weather of that, as I write this we’ve had days of chilly temperatures,
Undereating and Running: The Prevalence, Problems, and Prevention
“There’s no such thing as overtraining, only undereating.” I forget where I first read or heard this quote, but this succinct advice for endurance athletes
Mile Markers: Recovery Week
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Nothing very exciting happened in regards to running. Although I didn’t feel sore or tired after the Lake Sammamish