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A Distance Runner's Guide to Racing the 5K

A Long Distance Runner’s Guide to Racing the 5K

The season of turkey trots and holiday races is approaching quickly. This is the time of year when many devoted marathoners and half marathoners, now

October Goals Check In

I feel like I’m in a weird place with my goals at this point in the year. I’ve reached a put-in-the-hard-work-and-see-what-happens point in my training.

California International Marathon Training Week 13

Happy Halloween! Another 50 mile week is in the books, and I am this close to the sharpening phase of training for CIM. I still feel

Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup

Darker evenings, colder temperatures, and the start of rainy season all cause me to crave a warm, hearty, and nutritious bowl of soup for lunch

Feetures! Elite Merino+ Running Sock Review

What to Look for in Running Socks {Feetures Giveaway}

After a properly fitting pair of running shoes, the next most important item for runners is a good pair of running socks. Socks are often

6 Yoga and Stretching Routines for Runners

6 Yoga and Stretching Workouts for Runners

Another month, another monthly workout round up! This month we are bringing you 6 yoga and stretching workouts for runners. Last month we offered dynamic

California International Marathon Training Week 12

Just 6 weeks to go until CIM! Marathon training truly feels like marathon training at this point: 20 mile long runs, hard tempo workouts, and

Staying Energized during Marathon Training with CLIF Bar

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Clif Bar & Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Is your food keeping you

Life Lately {October}

Happy Thursday! How are you? October is disappearing quickly, like a plate of food left out in front of a hungry runner. Actually, that’s how

4 Lateral Strength Exercises to Improve Your Running

A few weeks ago on the Rise.Run.Retreat, I had the privilege of listening to strength and conditioning coach and ultra runner Crystal Seaver speak about

California International Training Week 11

California International Marathon Training Week 11

Sometimes when I write these training logs, I realize how I’ve evolved as a runner over the past several years. I used to run exclusively

A Hungry Runner’s Guide to Eating More Vegetables

One of the simplest pieces of nutrition advice is to eat more vegetables. Vegetables offer the nutrients necessary for both overall health and for running – and

Fall Hiking Adventures

I approach running and hiking differently. While I love running for itself, I pour my competitive energy and my desire to improve into my training.

Improving Your Running with Different Training Seasons

Today I have an exciting announcement about a new coaching service – I am introducing a year-round training group! Learn more about This Runner’s Recipes

How to Set Goals to Run a Breakthrough Race

Even a year can make a difference when it comes to running. Back in 2015, I was obsessed with time goals. I wanted that sub-1:40,

California International Marathon Training Week 10

When the training weeks enter the double digits, you know it’s time to narrow your focus and work hard. Week 10 of training for the

Nutritional Takeaways from the Rise.Run.Retreat

Regular readers will know that I love to talk about food and nutrition just as much as I love to eat. I am a firm

Leaf Peeper Half Marathon Race Recap

We may compete as individuals in running, but seldom are our achievements only the fruit of an individual effort. The Leaf Peeper Half Marathon, ran

Rise Run Retreat 2016

I looked around at the women surrounding me as we lined up to take a photo before facing the daunting hills of our half marathon

California International Marathon Training Week 9

What an incredible week! I got back late Sunday night from the Rise.Run.Retreat and needed time with my boys and sleep rather than trying to

16 Healthy Dessert Recipes

Every now and then, you deserve a treat – especially when you are training hard in your running. You can’t eat a 100% “perfect” or

September Goals Check In

Hi everyone! Today I’m headed all the way across the country to Vermont for the Rise.Run.Retreat with nine other awesome female runners/bloggers. September has flown