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Friday Thrive: Berlin Edition

It’s been a while since I published a Friday Thrive post, but in honor of the Berlin Marathon, I thought it worthwhile to return to

Mile Markers: Balancing Act

Last week’s workouts started the countdown of one of my final weeks of running in the PNW. We are moving back to Northwest Indiana (Valparaiso,

Overdistance Long Runs: How to Improve Your Race-Specific Endurance

Should You Run Longer Than Race Distance in Training?

Whether you are training for your first race or you want to run faster, improving your endurance is necessary for achieving your goal. The long

Mile Markers: Birthday Week Workouts

Last week, I entered my final year of competing in the 25-29 age group. My birthday was on Tuesday, although this week ended up being

Your Guide to Training for and Racing a Fall Marathon

Your Fall Marathon Guide, from Training to Race Day

The start of September signals the advent of fall marathon season. From the Berlin Marathon to Chicago to New York City, the abundance of fall

Fun Running Workouts to Celebrate Your Birthday

As a coach, I believe that training should be enjoyable. After all, almost all of us kept running – versus another form of cardio exercise

Mile Markers: Back on Track

Happy Labor Day! The smoke finally subsided, leaving this week with blissfully clear skies. After a couple weeks of so-so runs, this week felt great

Mile Markers: Smoke Storm

The week started out with a smoke storm. I found myself missing the humidity of previous weeks, because at least 95% humidity means you can

Potatoes USA: Why the Potato is the Ideal Performance Food for Runners

Why Potatoes are an Ideal Performance Food for Runners

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Potatoes USA. All opinions are 100% mine. This year, I transitioned from using

Runners Share Their Best Post-Run Recovery Tips

Runners Share How Their Best Post-Run Recovery Tips

Each month, several other running bloggers and I share our best tips and advice in the Just Run Round Up. This month, we are sharing

Mile Markers: Running Through a Haze

Last week’s workouts were done in a literal haze. This week, smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Eastern Washington descended upon the Seattle metro

How I Took 12 Minutes Off My Half Marathon Time

I ran my first half marathon almost four years ago, clocking in a 1:46 finish time. I was beyond elated – it was faster than

Mile Markers: Training Transitions

Last week’s workouts transitioned into the start of another training segment. I’m running an October half marathon and after enjoying the lazy weeks of summer

How Periodization Helped Aimee Run PRs in the 10K to Marathon

Most runners know that incorporating workouts such as interval runs will help them get faster. For a runners such as Aimee, they know how to

Racing on Your Period: How to Minimize Cramps and Maximize Performance

Effective Tips for Racing on Your Period – Even with Cramps

Chances are, if you are female and a runner, you will likely at some point run a race during your period. No one wants to

Mile Markers: A Week of Humid Runs

Last week was the final week of not-training before starting my fall half marathon segment. I’m not training for a marathon this year. Initially, I

Short Interval Fartlek Run

In my previous post, I discussed how marathoners and half marathoners alike can benefit from speed training. Today, I’m sharing a type of workout that

Speed Training for Long Distance Runners

Many long-distance runners want to improve their finish times, especially if they have completed more than one marathon or half marathon. While factors such as

Mile Markers: Midwest Mileage

I spent a majority of the past two weeks back in my old running routes of the Midwest: first my hometown of St. Louis for

Mile Markers: Heat and Hills

Even when I’m not training for a specific race, running feels best when I let it naturally fall into a hard-easy routine. Last week’s workout

How to Overcome a Negative Mindset on Race Day

The brain can be your greatest enemy or your most powerful tool on race day. As your most powerful tool, your brain can help you

Treating Soft Tissue Running Injuries

Every runner knows that sensation: training is going fantastically well until, all of a sudden, your foot hurts, your knee hurts, or your hamstring hurts.