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This year’s Boston Marathon was nothing short of incredible: the awful conditions, the first American female to win in 33 years, and what many are
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How to Recover after a Marathon: A Step-by-Step Guide
The marathon requires months of training and planning and hours of hard effort to complete – but once you cross the finish line, it’s not
Mile Markers: Peaking
Last week’s workouts hit my highest mileage since marathon training – 44 miles – and included two hard workouts, a hills-upon-hills long run, and easy
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite reads and other things from the week. This week’s round-up centers around the Boston
Mile Markers: Balanced Training
Spring race season is in full swing. I had eight runners race this weekend and their hard work and accomplishments make me both proud of
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite things from the week. I have been reading several articles recently that have
Farro Stir-Fry
The simple combination of a lean protein, whole grains, and a colorful array of vegetables creates a nutritionally balanced and simple meal. While plain grains
Mile Markers: Easter Week
Happy Easter! This week marks the approximate halfway point of half marathon training, so I took a cutback week. It was also Holy Week, meaning
Fuel Your Fastest Running E-Course
My worst race ever might have been a mess of under-fueling, hydration issues, GI discomfort, and a significant slowdown in the second half of the race.
My Worst Race Ever {Just Run Round Up}
There are two common experiences to which almost all runners can relate: the elation of achieving a big goal and the frustration and heartbreak of
Mile Markers: Spring Training
Last week’s workouts truly felt like training for a spring half marathon. Our weather has been pretty awesome lately. We have had more sunny days (or
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up favorite things from this week. This week’s Friday Thrive features five interesting articles about running. A Small
Currently {Spring 2018}
It’s been a long time since I have shared a life-lately style post, but the start of spring seems like the perfect time! Currently, I
Mile Markers: Strong Finish
Last week’s workouts focused on training for a strong finish at the end of a long race. The week itself was also a practice in
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up interesting reads and some of my favorite things from the week. Here’s this week’s edition! The Secret
A Runner’s Guide to Whole Grains
Despite the popularity of grain-free fad diets like Paleo and high-fat/low-carb, whole grains are a powerhouse of nutrition for athletes. If anything, eliminating grains from
Mile Markers: Train to Your Strengths
Last week’s training was a darn good week of running. I increased my mileage, ran two strong workouts, and ran with Ryan to a half
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each Friday, I share my favorite running/food/outdoor/life related things from this week – and here’s this week’s round up! Stop Demonizing Sugar… Especially
Athlete’s Breakfast: Power Oatmeal
In the era of intermittent fasting, I still eat a big breakfast. I run in the mornings, anywhere from 4 to 20 miles (depending on
Mile Markers: Embrace the Effort
Last week (and in recent weeks), I embraced what each run gave me. Treadmill because of icy sidewalks? Just embrace the fact that I can
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! I Don’t Want Winter to End (in the Mountains, at least) When my mom was in town last weekend, we went snowshoeing in
Chicken Kale Spaghetti
When my mileage increases, so does my appetite. At the same time, my desire to spend a long time preparing a meal decreases. I want
Instagram for Runners: Tips, Tricks, and Outtakes {Just Run Round Up}
This month’s Just Run Round Up brings you an Instagram for runners guide: tips, tricks, and outtakes from running bloggers. I will be the first
Mile Markers: Start of Season
Last week kicked off the start of spring half marathon training, with two hard workouts and a whole lot of winter weather. I finished reading Your