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Happy Friday! Have you been enjoying the Olympics as much as I have? We have been tuning in every night, especially for alpine ski, cross-country
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Mile Markers: Weekend Getaway
Happy Monday! Today marks the start of focused half marathon training, but in this last week, I kept my mileage low and fun. We spent
A Peek Inside My Half Marathon Training Plan
I share my weekly workouts here on the blog, so I thought it would be interesting to share the rationale behind my training as I
Beginner Speed Workouts
Last month, I shared some of my (and other runners’) best tips for beginner runners. The next step after building a consistent habit of running
Mile Markers: Transition
More than anything, a training plan requires a mental shift from “I’ll do whatever I feel like today” approach. I’m not officially ramping up yet
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up my favorite things from the week, from podcasts and reads to food. Here’s this week’s favorites! Listen
A Day in the Life of a Running Coach
When I tell people I’m a running coach, the first image that comes to most minds is standing at a track, shouting instructions to young
Mile Markers: Dial Down
This week’s workouts were on the easier, shorter side. I was down one pint of blood after donating on Monday, so I dialed down the
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive features my favorite reads, eats, and more from the week. Here’s what I found interesting this week: Race Could
Base Building Running Workouts for the Off Season
Winter is a common off-season for runners. The cold weather, snowy conditions, and lack of upcoming races (often due to said weather) are not exactly
Aaptiv Review: How Aaptiv Can Help Runners Cross-Train
Disclaimer: I received a free month of Aaptiv in exchange for an honest review. When it comes to running, most of us have no problem
Mile Markers: Out in the Elements
Seattle winters aren’t for fairweather runners. We may not get the bitter cold and mountains of snow like the Midwest and Northeast (and I’m grateful
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! How has your week been so far? As with every week, Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite articles, workouts, and more
Returning to Running after Laparoscopic Surgery
Back in December, I had laparoscopic surgery to diagnose the cause of chronic pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea. Before the surgery, I tried to read everything
Training Tips for New Runners {Just Run Round Up}
At the start of each new year, thousands of people resolve to become runners. While a common cliche states it takes 21 days to build
Mile Markers: Intuitive Running
When I am training for a race, I always have a training plan that progresses, cuts back, peaks, and tapers. But when I’m not 12-16
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! How has your week been? Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite things from the week – here’s what I
Changes I’m Making to Achieve My Running Goals in 2018
I shared at the end of last year that one of my big goals for 2018 is running a sub-1:35 half marathon. I have not
Mile Markers: Back to Normal
I am certain that most runners would agree that there’s a certain mileage or pace that just feels natural. It varies with each individual and,
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite articles, gear, and more from the week. Here’s this week’s! Gear We needed
Why ROAR is a Must-Read for Female Runners
Many books and articles about running are written with a cookie-cutter approach to both genders. This does not negate the value of the advice given
Mile Markers: Rebuilding
I started using the Compete Training Journal by Lauren Fleshman at the start of the new year. Each week includes a motivational quote and this
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Every week, Friday Thrive highlights my favorite things from the week, including worthwhile reads to my favorite photos of the week. Read Ryan
Mile Markers: Holiday Workouts
Hi there! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! After a brief blogging break for the holidays, I’m back! Christmas 2017 Ryan