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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

The Benefits of Pilates for Runners and How to Get Started

I talk frequently about Pilates here on the blog, especially in my weekly workout recaps. While I certainly enjoy yoga, Pilates is my first fitness

Mile Markers 11/23/15 – 11/29/15

Hi, everyone! How was your Thanksgiving and your weekend? This weekend had fewer miles and more pumpkin pie than normal, but that’s part of the

Let Us Be Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you take some time today to enjoy quality time with family and delicious food while also devoting some reflection to

Snowy Hike at Snow Lake

First, let me say how much I loved the discussions in the comments on yesterday’s post! My favorite posts are always the ones that spark

Mile Markers 11/16/2015 – 11/22/2015

Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? Congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend! This past week was just another week of base building for me,

40+ Healthy and Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes

Happy Friday, everyone! To spread the Thanksgiving love, instead of offering you a new recipe today, I decided to help you plan your Thanksgiving menu

9 Must-Do Hikes in Washington, from Novice to Advanced

As I recounted in this week’s Mile Markers, we did not get much of a hike in on Saturday. It was rainy rather hard and

4 Effective Tips to Stay Motivated in Your Running This Winter

4 Tips to Stay Motivated in Your Running This Winter

Winter is creeping upon us, as it is now mid-November and temperatures are dipping into the freezing range! Monday morning I even ran in leggings and

What to Wear for Hiking in Cold Weather

This year for Black Friday Ryan and I are following the lead of our favorite company, REI, and opting outside rather than for the chaotic

Mile Markers: Washington Wine Country Running

Mile Markers 11/9/2015 – 11/15/2015

I want to express my deepest sympathies and most heartfelt prayers for the victims and families of victims of the attacks in Paris and Beruit

Roasted Winter Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese and Pepitas

Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing salad for your Thanksgiving menu or a healthy lunch full of late autumn/winter produce, this naturally gluten free and

Pacific Crest Trail Hiking and Exploring Leavenworth

If you follow me on Instagram, then you’ve seen some peeks from this past weekend. My mom visited us for the first time since we

3 Ways to Optimize Your Base Building This Winter

Winter is creeping around the corner, the holidays are swiftly approaching, and most of us are finished with our fall races. Recovery after a hard

Mile Markers November 8: Sammamish River Trail

Mile Markers 11/2/2015 – 11/8/2015

Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? My mom visited this weekend and we spent time exploring Washington, including driving through the mountains and exploring Leavenworth,

Whole Wheat Pecan Pumpkin Spice Swirl Bread

Still craving pumpkin spice? Try this sweet, nutty, and aromatic whole wheat pecan pumpkin spice swirl bread as a delicious breakfast for snack to give

Liebster Award and Survey

Hi, everyone! We didn’t go hiking this past weekend because of heavy rains and flash foods, so I don’t have any fun PNW hiking adventures

6 Tips for Eating Healthy When the Weather Gets Cold

Once the temperature dips below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, salads and other light and healthy meals become tremendously less appetizing. Many fruits and vegetables are no