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Mile Markers: 5K Race

I raced a 5K last week, which is something I’ve never done before. I completed a couple 5K runs in college, but I certainly didn’t

Solo Runs Vs. Group Runs: Confessions of an Introverted Runner

This month’s Just Run Round Up asks an interesting question: do you prefer solo runs or group runs? Both group runs and solo runs have

Mile Markers: Vitamin Sea

They say that everything can be cured with some sort of salt water: tears, sweat, or the sea. This week, I was nursing a minor

Anatomy of a Training Week_ Half Marathon Peak Week

The Anatomy of a Training Plan: Half Marathon Peak Week

There is a difference between theory and practice. You can know the training principles as abstract concepts, but putting them into practice in a training

Mile Markers: Growth

The consistency of running contributes to growth, but it can also make growth so surprising when we suddenly realize how much we’ve progressed. When recording

We Don’t Run to Be Skinny

Yesterday, one of my friends and coaching peers mentioned the assumption that female athletes are driven by body image, not competition or love of the

How to Adjust Runs for Hot Weather

Hot weather running certainly may not feel pleasant and your confidence may dip as your paces slow down – but summer running does not have

Mile Markers: Juneary

Early June in the Seattle area feels like February: chilly, damp, and gray. Sometimes the sun peeks out in the afternoon but as a morning

Fueling with Whole Foods during a Race

I previously shared here how one change I made to my running in 2018 was fueling with whole foods versus gels. I started this change

Mile Markers: Normal Training

After the Snohomish Women’s Half Marathon, I spent about three weeks doing easy, shorter runs. This week, I finally felt the itch to build back

How Polarized Training Helped Laura Set PRs in Multiple Distances

Over the next few months, I plan on making big changes to this website. One of these changes is regular highlights of the accomplishments of

Summer Skincare for Runners

Hi everyone! Today, my good friend Meredith of The Cookie ChRUNicles is guest posting about skincare for runners. Running regularly exposes your skin to the sun

Six Running Bloggers Share Their Must-Have Running Gear

Runners love their gear – and they love talking about it just as much. In this month’s Just Run round-up, six running bloggers share their

Rise.Run.Retreat 2018

The longer I run, the more I realize the importance of community. Running may be an individual sport in terms of competition, but runners often

Friday Thrive

Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up noteworthy running articles for discussion. Here’s what I enjoyed reading this week: Run, Write, Repeat Runners have a

Race Recovery Week

Taking a deliberate recovery week after a goal race has helped me continually improve my race times and maintain my joy in running. After running

Friday Thrive (+ StrideBox Giveaway!)

Happy Friday! Each Friday, I share some of my favorite things from the past week; this week features interesting reads and a special giveaway at

Snohomish Women's Run Half Marathon Race Recap

Snohomish Women’s Run Half Marathon Recap {1:34:57}

On Sunday, May 6, I ran the Snohomish Women’s Half Marathon. Now, a few days later, the race still feels surreal. Going into this race,

Mile Markers: A Half Marathon PR

Race week training isn’t the most exciting: easy runs, short workouts, and everything else that comes with tapering. All the tedium is well worth it

Friday Thrive

Happy Friday! Each Friday, I round up some of my favorite articles and stories from the past week in the world of running. Here are

Mile Markers: Taper Down

Last week’s training began tapering/sharpening for the Snohomish Women’s Half Marathon. Tapering for the half marathon can be tricky; you want to bring down the