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Best Free Running Apps

Before I received my beloved Garmin 10 as a birthday gift last fall, I relied on running apps on my iPhone to track my runs.

Summer Running Clothes and Gear

Although it has been hot and humid throughout a lot of the country for several weeks now, summer officially starts at the end of this

Marathon Monday: Core Work for Runners

Good morning, everyone! How was your weekend? One of the most beneficial inclusions I have made to my training over the years has been core

Meal Planning {June 8-14}

Happy Sunday! Today I’m linking up with Jill Conyers and Mommy Run Fast to share with you my meal planning and weekly eats from last

Whole Wheat Chocolate Banana Scones | This Runner's Recipes

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Scones

Whole wheat chocolate banana scones are a healthier version of a buttery and flaky scone that cuts the calories without sacrificing flavor or texture.

Life Lately {June 11} | This Runner's Recipes

Thinking Out Loud + Life Lately {June 11}

Happy Thursday, everyone! Today I’m linking up with Running with Spoons for Thinking Out Loud Thursday! Don’t forget to enter to win a Zero G

Zero G Storage Gear Grabber Review and Giveaway

(Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.) Apartment living offers a plethora of benefits: no

The Benefits of Hill Training + Rolling Hills Treadmill Workout | This Runner's Recipes

The Benefits of Hill Running and a Treadmill Hill Workout

In my recap of week 1 of Portland Marathon training on Monday, I promised I would share a treadmill hill workout with you! I did

Keep your easy runs truly easy. | This Runner's Recipes

Marathon Monday: Easy Runs + Portland Marathon Training Week 1

Week one of training for the Portland Marathon is successfully completed! Now just 17 more weeks and hundreds of training miles to go! The first

Meal Planning {June 1-6} | This Runner's Recipes

Meal Planning {June 1-7}

Happy Sunday, everyone! I’m linking up with Jill Conyers and Mommy Run Fast for today’s meal planning post. Breakfast Without sounding completely boring, I am

Herbes de Provence Trout with Olive Oil Sautéed Red Potatoes | This Runner's Recipes

Herbes de Provence Trout with Olive Oil Sauteed Red Potatoes

Herbes de Provence trout with olive oil sautéed red potatoes is a flavorful gluten free and vegetarian meal that is full of healthy fats and can be

National Running Day 2015 | This Runner's Recipes

For the Love of Running (National Running Day 2015)

Happy National Running Day 2015! What is your run today? Ever since I started running, even back when I almost exclusively ran on the treadmill,

Marathon Monday: Hansons Marathon Method + Weekly Workouts

Today begins my training for the 2015 Portland Marathon! In today’s Marathon Monday post, in addition to recapping last week’s workouts, I wish to discuss

Meal Planning {May 31} | This Runner's Recipes

Meal Planning {May 25-31}

Happy Sunday, everyone! Today I’m linking up with Mommy Run Fast to share my meal planning with you from the past week (May 25-31). Breakfasts:

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

It amazes me how fresh the food is out here in Seattle. Ryan and I ate a healthy diet back in Valparaiso, but the food

Thinking Out Loud {May 28} | This Runner's Recipes

Thinking Out Loud: New Things for the Blog + Seattle Living

Happy almost Friday! Today I will be linking up with Running with Spoons’ Thinking Out Loud. I’ll discuss this more later in the post, but

Adapting Your Running to a New City

Let’s be realistic: moving to across town, to a new state, or across the country disrupts normal routine, including normal running routine. Many of us

Life Lately and Weekly Workouts {May 26}

Happy Memorial Day, everyone! I hope you’re enjoying the day with plenty of sunshine, beer, and burgers (or whatever treats in which you indulge!). Life