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A Runner's Guide on How to Eat Less Meat

Runner’s Guide on How to Eat Less Meat (Without Going Vegetarian)

Last week in my post on sustainable eating, a recurring theme that emerged in the comments was the cost of sustainably sourced meats. High-quality meat,

Mile Markers: Win Some, Lose Some

Happy Easter Monday! Ooof, I’m sore. This week’s running did not go as planned because of soreness and a bit of training fatigue, so I

Roasted Root Vegetable and Quinoa Buddha Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing and Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Root and Quinoa Buddha Bowl

If there’s ever been a month so far where the stereotype of Seattle weather was also the reality, it would be March. An exciting day

Check out 6 Two a Day Workouts for Runners for when you actually have time to do more than one workout in a day!

6 Two a Day Workouts for Runners {Monthly Workout Round Up}

Easy runs, long runs, speed work, Pilates/yoga, strength training, and cross training: a balanced training plan can seem overwhelming when you contemplate every type of

Sustainable Eating and Running

A couple months ago I read this article from Outside Online, Eating Right Can Save the World, and have repeatedly read it since then, analyzing

Mile Markers: Return to Routine

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? After a recovery week following the Lake Sammamish Half Marathon, this week eased back into normal running. My goal

Lentil and Mushroom Curry with Wild Rice

Let’s talk vegetarian, shall we? More particularly, this delicious vegetarian lentil and mushroom curry with wild rice.

Tangle-Proof Hairstyle for Runners

It’s the bane of the female runner’s existence: you can run your race or workout perfectly, be riding on the high of a shiny new

5 Ways to Make the Most of Spring Running

Spring officially begins in just a few days! (Someone please inform Seattle weather of that, as I write this we’ve had days of chilly temperatures,

Undereating and Running: Prevalence, Problems, and Prevention

Undereating and Running: The Prevalence, Problems, and Prevention

“There’s no such thing as overtraining, only undereating.” I forget where I first read or heard this quote, but this succinct advice for endurance athletes

Mile Markers: Post Half Marathon Recovery Week

Mile Markers: Recovery Week

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Nothing very exciting happened in regards to running. Although I didn’t feel sore or tired after the Lake Sammamish

Whole Wheat Coconut Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

It’s been a while since I shared an original recipe, hasn’t it? Last week’s tips on how I make my own homemade bread doesn’t quite

Celebrate Your Success: February 2016 Goals Check In

Celebrate Your Success: February Goals Check In

Yes, it’s March 10 and I’m just now getting around to sharing my February goals check-in. Better a third of the way through the next

How I Improved My Fueling and Hydration for Racing {Part Two}

Back in January, I wrote Part One about the changes I made to my fueling and hydration for long runs, including carrying my own water

Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Race Recap 2016 {1:38:40}

The Lake Sammamish Half Marathon on Saturday, March 5 was my third half marathon. My first half marathon was a 1:46:06 in November 2014 and

Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Race Week

Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? This week was the last week of training and race week for the Lake Sammamish Half Marathon. New to

How to Make Homemade Bread: Tips & Recipes

Runners love carbs, don’t we? Bananas, rice, potatoes, and bread are popular choices amongst runners look to eat properly before their next race and recover

Snowshoeing in Snoqualmie Pass

Ryan and I had both expressed curiosity at snowshoeing as soon as we got into snowy hiking. With feet of white powder burying the mountains, our microspikes

How to Choose the Best Running Fuel for You and Master Your Fueling and Hydration eCourse

Best Running Fuel for You + Fueling and Hydration E-Course

Maybe it’s my upcoming half marathon or the e-course I have been crafting (more on that later in this post!), but I have running fuel on the

Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Week 11

Happy Monday, everyone! How was your weekend? This past week transition my Lake Sammamish Half Marathon training from sharpening to taper, so I had less