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Marathon Peaking and Tapering {Marathon Monday}

After weeks of arduous training, there is nothing quite as satisfying as finishing that final long run of your highest week of mileage. Everything from

Whole Grain Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Muffins

These whole grain pumpkin spice butternut squash muffins are a healthy, flavorful, aromatic, and fluffy treat that are perfect for fall! The temperatures are dipping,

Hiking at Dorothy Lake + Birthday Weekend

This last weekend we went hiking at Dorothy Lake near Skykomish in the central Cascades (West Stevens Pass). I’m already a bit anxious for the

How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Running

Every runner experiences bad runs. Stomach cramps, runner’s trots, muscle cramps, tired legs, allergies, exercise-induced asthma, and lack of motivation are only some of the

Dynamic Stretches for Runners + Pre-Run Warm Up Routine

What’s your pre-run routine like? Do you have a cup of coffee and a small carbohydrate-based snack, lace up your running shoes, and stretch your

Dealing with Training Fatigue {Marathon Monday} + Portland Training Week 14

Today’s post is part of an on-going series on all aspects of marathon and half marathon training. Catch up on past Marathon Monday posts here.

No-Butter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies {Eat to Run Preview}

These whole grain N0-Butter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies contain no butter, no oil, and only a small amount of sugar but don’t sacrifice any

Best Running Posts from First Year of This Runner’s Recipes

Hi, everyone! How is your week going? Don’t forget to enter to win one of two free copies of the Domestic Chic cookbook! I’m deep

Domestic Chic by Kristin Sollenne Cookbook Review

Our apartment reflects Ryan’s and my bibliophile habits. Engineering books, business books, history books, the great works of English literature, and running books line our

The Benefits of High Mileage in Marathon Training

The Benefits of High Mileage {Marathon Monday} + Portland Marathon Training Week 13

Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? Did anyone race? Today’s post is part of an on-going series on many key aspects of marathon training. You

Best Recipes from First Year of This Runner’s Recipes

Happy Friday, everyone! What are your weekend plans? Is anyone racing? On Tuesday, This Runner’s Recipes turns one year old! Over the past year, I’ve developed

Hiking Gothic Basin + Life Lately {August 27}

Happy Thursday, everyone! How is your week going? Today I have CPR/AED training in downtown Seattle. This means I’m one step closer to becoming a

Best Cooking Resources + Recipe Suggestions from You!

Happy Wednesday, everyone! I’ve mentioned here and there, especially on Instagram and in some of the recipes I’ve shared, that I am developing an e-cookbook, Eat

5 Tips for How to Take Care of Your Feet

Our poor little feet. Our feet endure so much pounding from running, especially if we’re training for a half or full marathon or running high

Cumulative Fatigue {Marathon Monday} + Portland Training Week 12

Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? I’m now six short weeks away from the Portland Marathon and I am definitely feeling the effects of training

Curried Beans and Greens Rice Bowl

Satisfy your hunger and boost your energy with this gluten free and vegan curried beans and greens rice bowl. It’s simple to make, healthy, and

Snoqualmie Falls and Downtown Seattle {Life Lately August 20}

Hi! How is your week going so far? Last week my sister came to visit Ryan and I, which was so much fun! There is

Create Your Own Running Narrative

Recently, I read an engaging article in the Atlantic about creating narrative arcs for our lives. I found the article fascinating, of course, because I

7 Marathon Training Essentials

How was your weekend? Did anyone race? This weekend my sister visited Seattle and we spent the weekend exploring around the Cascades, city, and the

Green Goodness Chia Oats

Green goodness chia oats contain a full serving each of fruit and vegetables to start your day off on a healthy note! Zucchini and apples

Something is Better than Nothing

Hi, everyone! How is your week going so far? Today I’m guest posting over at Lisa’s awesome blog Running Out of Wine, so be sure

The New Rules of Marathon and Half Marathon Nutrition {Book Review}

This past week I read Matt Fitzgerald’s The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition: A Cutting-Edge Plan to Fuel Your Body Beyond “the Wall” during