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Fall is arriving, even if only through hints and guesses of a cool breeze, those stunning sunsets that feel oddly early compared to a month
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Craft Classic Half Marathon Recap
Last year, Ryan told me that as a Christmas gift, he wanted to run a half marathon with me. Obviously, I was super excited about
CIM Training Week 4
This was a good week of marathon training. With the wildfires ravaging the PNW this week and now Irma striking the south, training is such
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! This weekend is an exciting weekend for us – Ryan runs his first half marathon on Sunday! As we eagerly anticipate that, today
Ask a Running Coach: Fueling, Cross-training, and Foam Rolling
I posted the first edition of “Ask a Running Coach” a few weeks ago and today I am back with more common questions from runners.
CIM Training Week 3
Hi there! I’m back from a brief blogging break. Monday was my birthday and I decided to take a complete break from any work, including
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! How has your week been? Each week, Friday Thrive rounds up the some of my favorites of the things that keep us living
Mental Workouts for Runners {Run It}
You can log every single run in your training plan perfectly, but if you are not a mentally strong runner, you will struggle to achieve
CIM Training Week 2
Hi there! How was your weekend? This week was my second week of training for the California International Marathon and my first 40-mile week since
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! I’m really excited to announce that as of this week, This Runner’s Recipes blog and coaching services are part of 1% for the
Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad
The other day I ate pita chips, vegetables, and hummus for lunch. Despite knowing that I should eat a well-rounded lunch during marathon training, laziness
A Useful Guide to Running with Your Dog
I remember the first time I ever ran with my puggle Charlie. The cool fall weather tempted me away from the treadmill and outdoors for
CIM Training Week 1
The first week of training for the California International is complete! Overall, the first week of training was good, although there’s always an odd feeling
Friday Thrive
The events of Charlottesville cannot go unaddressed – ignoring such evils allows them to grow. I have never been able to comprehend how someone can
The Summer in Hiking, Camping, and the Outdoors
Summer brings a whole new life to Seattle. Gone is the dreary drizzle of October through May and the sun finally shines on a backdrop
How to Cope with Post Marathon Blues
I spent a semester abroad in Germany during my junior year of college. It was one of the best experiences of my life, after marrying
Mile Markers: Ramp Up
This week was the final week before I start training for the California International Marathon. Even though the smoke still lingering through Friday, this week
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! From wild blackberries to practically wild labraheelers, here are some of my favorite things from this week: Eat Ryan surprised me on Monday
California International Marathon Training Goals
I commence training for the California International Marathon on Monday. I ran this marathon last year, qualified for the Boston Marathon, and had such a
Mile Markers: Down Week
I planned on taking a down week before starting my 16-week training cycle for the California International Marathon. What I wasn’t planning was taking this
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! This week’s edition of Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite things in running and the Pacific Northwest this week. Run Is
This Runner’s Eats: Summer Meals
On paper, summer is my 0ff-season from training this year, but in reality, this summer has been very active. I have been running 30-35 miles
Mile Markers: Base Building Progress
I have been working on maintaining and building my aerobic base all summer long, with sights set on a marathon PR at California International Marathon
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each Friday Thrive rounds up some of my favorite things from the week, from food to drink to running. Here’s this week’s list!