Things I’m Loving Lately: Olympics, Gear, & Backpacking
Hi there! How are you? With the Summer Olympics in Rio I’m even more endurance-sports obsessed than normal, so today I want to think out
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How and When Should You Set Your Marathon Goal Time?
So I’m on week 3 of 18 of training for the California International Marathon, and I have no idea what my marathon goal time will
California International Marathon Training Week 2
Hi there! How was your weekend? One of my favorite things about transitioning from a base period to full training is the variety of training
Recipe Challenge: Sweet Potato Pizza Crust
Happy Friday! What are your plans this weekend? It’s week 5 of Meredith’s and my vegetarian recipe challenge and this week we chose to try
Life Lately: August 2016
Hi, everyone! First off, I apologize for any loading, commenting, or other issues you may have encountered here recently. I’m experiencing some hosting issues –
Why Low Carb Runs Don’t Work
One of the biggest questions during marathon training is: how do I avoid hitting the wall? Pacing is important (no, you are not going to
Realistic Safety Tips for Female Runners
Recently, it made the news that a young woman was brutally assaulted and murdered while running in Queens, New York. Tragedies like that are horrific
California International Marathon Training Week 1
Week 1 of 18 of marathon training for the California International Marathon is done! I increased my mileage up to the highest it has reached
How to Make Vegetarian Power Bowls
Hi everyone! Today for Meredith’s and my vegetarian recipe challenge, instead of trying some recipes we will be bringing you our own vegetarian power bowls.
Running and the Pursuit of Excellence
A couple weeks ago, when I wrote about my decision to DNS a race, my thoughts were geared towards the end of becoming a better
Why You Should Be Eating Healthy Fats as a Runner
I have been eagerly anticipating Shalane Flanagan’s Eat Slow, Run Fast cookbook since it was first announced early last year. Not only is Flanagan one
Periodization in Marathon Training: Dividing Training into Phases
Yesterday I began training for the California International Marathon. Technically, I began the introductory phase/speed segment of marathon training. A good training plan progresses through
Mile Markers: Resting Up and New Gear
Hi everyone! How was your weekend? The theme of this week was rest. I like to cut back on running and give myself some extra mental
Vegetarian Recipe Challenge: Baked Falafel
Today is week 3 of Meredith’s and my vegetarian recipe challenge! You can catch up on our previous recipe challenges here and here.
July Goals Update: Summer Strong
At the end of June, I shared my updated running goals for 2016. Some of my goals for the first half of the year had
6 Speed Workouts for Runners
Whether you are running 6:00/miles or 12:00/miles, most of us runners desire to run faster. Maybe this common goal emerges from the competitive nature of
Weekly Mileage During Marathon Training
The 20 mile long run is not the only significant factor during marathon training. Weekly mileage is one of the most important factors runners consider
Mile Markers: Seattle Summer
Happy Monday, friends! How was your weekend? Did anyone race? Summer officially arrived this week in Seattle, with sunshine, brilliantly blue skies, and the summer
Double Bean Burgers {Recipe Challenge}
First off, I want to take a moment just to express my gratitude for how encouraging and supportive you all are? The comments on yesterday’s
I’m DNS-ing my Next Race {and I’m Happy About It}
I love races: I enjoy training for them, pushing myself to my limits as I participate in them, and watching my running friends and coaching
Fueling for Summer Long Runs
In most of the United States and Canada, the weather is hot, humid, and at times unpleasant outside. It’s summer: there’s nothing novel about this
Running by Feel Workouts: Ditch the GPS and Run Faster
Is your running stuck in a plateau? Are you feeling a bit mentally burnt out? Do you want to improve your times and PR, or
Recipe Challenge: Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Quinoa Burger
Remember that veggie burger I raved about a couple weeks ago? The main ingredients were black eyed peas, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and kale and ranked as