How I Improved My Fueling and Hydration for Long Runs {Part One}
One of the goals I set for 2016 is to improve my fueling and hydration for long runs and races. While I will check in
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5 Tips for Bringing Balance to Your Running
We often think of our running and race training simply in physiological terms: increase our endurance, build speed, include a taper, and race hard. These
Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Week 4
This week provided the one full week of training on a normal schedule between our holiday trip to Saint Louis and Ryan’s and my vacation
Salmon and Mushroom Stuffed Baked Potatoes
As many people begin their resolutions to eat healthy foods in 2016, I want to offer recipes that are simple to prepare, require only a
20 Minute Kettlebell Workout for Runners
First off, I just want to express my appreciation for the thoughtful and respectful conversation that emerged in the comments of yesterday’s post on Whole30
Whole30 for Runners: Why This Running Coach Won’t Recommend It
For the next several week, Wednesday’s posts will focus on helping you achieve your running goals for 2016, no matter what those goals are. Rather than
Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Week 3
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you had a relaxing and joyful holiday! The past week was spent visiting family in St. Louis, hence my
Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Week 2
Happy Holidays, everyone! How was your Christmas? This past week featured more cookies and wine and less miles than normal, but that is part of
Our 2015 Christmas Card
Merry Christmas, everyone! We never sent out a Christmas card to our friends and family this year (oops…), so instead, we’re sharing our Christmas card
RawSpiceBar Review + Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. While I received compensation for my fair review of RawSpiceBar, all opinions expressed are my own. I only review
December 2015 Hiking: Talapus & Olallie Lakes and Mount Si
Today’s post will feature quite the photo-dump, as I’ve neglected to recap our recent hikes. Also, let’s all be honest: it’s just a few days until
Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Week 1
Hi, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend? First things first: who saw Star Wars: Force Awakens? No spoilers, but we saw it on
Whole Wheat Banana Nut Gingerbread Loaf
Don’t forget to enter my coaching services giveaway to win a free customized training plan! Gingerbread has and always will hold a place in my
Achieve Your Goals with a Running Coach + Coaching Services Giveaway
Firstly, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for all of the supportive and kind comments on yesterday’s post! I am genuinely excited to see
My Running Goals for 2016
Last week I talked about being bold yet realistic (and realistic doesn’t mean being unambitious!) about your goals. Bold and realistic are the two words
Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Plan
After a nice recovery period and base building segment after the Portland Marathon, this week initiates my training period for the Lake Sammamish Half Marathon
Mile Markers 12/7/15 – 12/13/15
Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? You likely have noticed that I updated my theme! I heard wonderful things about the Restored 316 themes from
Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Paprikash
What’s the one spice you add to almost everything? For sweet dishes, I’m obsessed with cinnamon. I add it to my morning oats, smoothies, cookies, cakes,
Year in Running 2015
Wasn’t I just writing my 2014 Year in Running review? 2015 has been a wonderful whirlwind of a year. I’m linking up with Courtney over
Set Bold Yet Realistic Goals for 2016
Let’s talk about goals today! As it seems with many other runners, coaches, and bloggers, I thrive on setting goals. I am, by nature, a goal-driven
Early Season Running Workouts to Safely Build Speed
You’ve spent the past several weeks building your aerobic base through running lots of easy-paced miles and now you are ready to begin training for
Mile Markers 11/30/2015 – 12/6/2015
Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? Did anyone race? This past week was a successful week in running and fitness. I achieved all of my
Potato and Parsnip Soup {Dairy-free}
This sort of weather just begs for a warm and hearty bowl of soup, doesn’t it? Actually, it’s this sort of world that begs for
Why You Should Opt Outside This Winter
Last weekend, Ryan and I decided to #OptOutside for Black Friday. Rather than spending the holidays shopping for things we don’t need, we’re spending the