Rave Runs in Seattle Suburbs {Run It}
This month’s Run It Round Up features our rave runs: where to run in Seattle suburbs, New Hampshire Sea Coast, Brooklyn, and Vermont’s finest trails.
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Mile Markers: Rise and Run
Summers in Seattle mean early sunrises and fall-like temperatures in those early hours of the morning – perfect for running. Fall is usually my favorite
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Each week, Friday Thrive shares my favorite articles, foods, drinks, and more from the week. This week I have everything from ultrarunning to
Ask a Running Coach: Hydration and Protein
A few weeks ago, I asked my Facebook page if they had any questions about training, racing, or any aspect of running. People asked several great
How to Maximize Your Long Run
The long run is a staple in most runners’ training plans. The long run builds your endurance and mental toughness while actually changing how your
Mile Markers: Training Routine
I’ve settled into a routine of training over the past few weeks. I run 30-34 miles each week, with a long run, workout, and usually
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! As I do each week, Friday Thrive wraps up the week with worthwhile reads, training tips, celebrations of the runners I coach
The Making of an Adventure Dog
Both of our dogs, Charlie the four-year-old puggle and Ollie the not-quite-two Labraheeler, are adventure dogs. They live indoors with appreciable comfort – I’d rather
Should You Do a Caffeine Fast before a Race?
Once the first half marathon or marathon is completed, many runners shift their goal from “can I run this distance” to “how fast can I
Mile Markers: Run, Camp, Repeat
Hi there! I ended up taking last week completely off from blogging. Ryan had the week off, so I took the week off as well
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! I’ve been eagerly counting down to this Friday in particular because it’s a holiday weekend and even when you work for yourself and
My Dog Ate My Body Glide
Dogs make wonderful running buddies. I started running with Charlie, our puggle, in 2013, when I finally ventured outside after years of early morning treadmill
Surviving Summer Running {Run It Round Up}
To describe it bluntly, summer running can be miserable. You sweat buckets while wondering why your easy run pace suddenly slowed by a couple minutes
Mile Markers: Heat Training
Much like I enjoy each season of the year in its own way, I relish the different seasons of running. I thrive in the hard
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! The sun is finally shining here in the Seattle area and Juneuary appears to have ended. Along with the fact that it’s Friday,
How to Make Your Own Almond Butter and Peanut Butter
I cannot recall exactly when my desire to cook from scratch began. Maybe it was the time I attempted to make kale chips during college
Mile Markers: Daily Miles
There is a time of year in the Seattle area known as Juneary, during which we experience January-like conditions (or at least what feels like
Friday Thrive
Happy Friday! Run Tempo intervals are one of my favorite types of workouts, whether I’m training for a 10K or a marathon. The newest workout
Spiced Chicken Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Stonyfield. All opinions are my own. One of my current favorite meals is a refreshing yet satisfying
How to Survive (and Thrive in) the Marathon Taper
The hardest part of marathon training is not always the 20 mile long run, nor is it the months of dedicated training. For many runners,
Mile Markers: Balance
One of my favorite things about base building is that weekly mileage and workouts can sort of ebb and flow. I didn’t quite reach my
Friday Thrive
Hi there – Happy Friday! The week after a four-day workweek always seem to feel long, but the weekend is finally here. Ryan and I
Sourdough Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Back in January, I resolved this year would be the year I figure out sourdough bread baking. Six months later, and my sourdough starter is
Mile Markers: Humidity Rising
I can tolerate running in the rain or cold, but high humidity combined with warmer temperatures always poses a mental and physical challenge for me.