California International Marathon Training Week 8
The subtitle of this week’s training recap would be “adaptive self-coaching.” I had a week of workouts laid out well in advance, but once the
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What to Eat the Night Before a Long Run
When discussing possible recipes for our recipe challenge this week, Meredith and I wanted to find a recipe that could work as a pre long
Introducing Ollie!
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you probably noticed a new addition to my family this week. Meet Ollie, the Australian Cattle Dog
How to Avoid 3 Common Marathon Fueling Problems
Marathon fueling seems pretty straightforward: carb-loading and mid-racing fueling don’t appear too complicated at first glance. However, once you account for logistics, individual variables, and
Why Runners Should Do Speed Work
(This post originally appeared on Runkeeper’s Blog. As an ambassador for Runkeeper, I share articles on their website and republish them here as well for
California International Training Week 7
Hi there! How was your weekend? I experienced a dull ache on the inside of my right heel this earlier this week. I don’t have
Eggplant Cacciatore {Vegetarian Recipe Challenge}
Happy Friday, everyone! Meredith at the Cookie Chrunicles and I are teaming up again for our vegetarian recipe challenge! Be sure to check out Meredith’s version
Currently {September 2016}
Hi there! First off, I apologize if you had problems commenting on yesterday’s post. WordPress needed an update, which immediately resolved the issue. Of course, living
The Case for Moderate Mileage in Marathon Training
I recently listened to a Runners Connect Run to the Top podcast interview with the founder of Training Peaks, Dirk Friel. At the end of
What to Wear for Fall Running
The moment that the calendar flips from August to September, my anticipation for fall weather bubbles over. Fall always has been my favorite running season.
California International Marathon Training Week 6
Hi! How was your weekend? I’m six weeks deep into training for the California International Marathon training, with 12 weeks left – one-third of the
Five Things Friday: 27th Birthday and Portland
Happy Friday! This past weekend was my 27th birthday. My birthday frequently falls on Labor Day weekend (I was even born on Labor Day!) so
Why You Should Embrace Hard Runs
While I enjoy those relaxing runs that feel fantastic from the first step, I’ve come to realize that if not for hard workouts, I probably
How and Why to Do a Speed Segment in Marathon Training
If you follow my training for the California International, you may have noticed that I did some unconventional workouts for marathon training: short fartlek runs
California International Marathon Training Week 5
Hi there! How was your Labor Day weekend? Last week I had some excellent, confidence-building workouts, although I missed my mileage goal and strength training
15 Squash Recipes to Enjoy This Fall
First off, thank you all so much for the best wishes and supportive words on yesterday’s blogiversary post! Over the past year I shared several
Two Year Blogiversary: Why I Blog
Two years ago today I launched This Runner’s Recipes. Two years ago, I was freshly removed from graduate school, having successfully defended my thesis and
August Goals Check-In
Another month has passed, which means it’s time another monthly goals check-in. September is my favorite month and I feel like I spend most of
California International Marathon Training Week 4
Hi! How was your weekend? This week served as a cutback week, before both mileage and intensity increase. I’m excited that my marathon training plan
Butternut Squash Lentil Salad
August sparks my anticipation for fall. Maybe it’s because, only two years out of grad school, I associate August with the start of the school year
Hiking at Heather Lake
Ryan and I had grand plans for hiking this summer. However, injuries can easily derail the best plans. First I sprained my foot, then Ryan found
6 Core Workouts for Runners
You always read about the importance of cross-training and doing more than just running. I firmly believe in becoming a better athlete in order to
California International Marathon Training Week 3
Hi there! How was your weekend? We had a heat wave this week in the Seattle area. For many of you, our heat wave temperatures
Honey Cinnamon Sunflower Seed Butter
Do you love a creamy nut butter as much as I do? Today I have a budget-friendly, simple, and nutritious recipe for you! While it’s