Peach Arugula Protein Smoothie
Cool down with this healthy, calcium-rich, and satisfying peach arugula protein smoothie. Full of fiber, protein, healthy fats, and lots of vitamins and minerals, this
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Hiking to Beckler Peak {Life Lately August 6}
Happy almost Friday, everyone! How is your week going? After a couple week of good but not great hikes, Ryan, Charlie, and I went on an
8 Ways to Avoid Mental Burnout During Training
Whether you’re training for your first race or a PR, there comes a point in any distance where all that running simply becomes tiring. Not merely
Portland Marathon Goal Check-In
Thank you so much to everyone for all the encouraging comments on the blog and Instagram! I am so grateful for the support and kind
Ginger Almond Oat Muffins
Enjoy a healthy treat with these nutty, fragrant, and flavorful ginger almond oat muffins. Full of protein, fiber, iron, and lots of vitamins and minerals,
5 Things I Learned in Marathon Training So Far {Life Lately}
Happy Thursday, everyone! I don’t have much to share with you about our weekend hike, because we ended up doing only about a 2.25 mile
Marathon Monday: Marathon Long Run Tips
Today’s post is part of an on-going series on all aspects of marathon (and half marathon) training. New to This Runner’s Recipes? Catch up on all previous
Peaches and Cream Kefir Oatmeal
Enjoy summer’s best fruit in this creamy, sweet, healthy, and delicious peaches and cream kefir oatmeal. It’s gluten free, vegetarian, and full of gut-healthy probiotics to
Wallace Lake Hiking + Life Lately {July 23}
Happy Thursday, everyone! Thank you for playing along in yesterday’s survey post! Life Lately Okay, so a lot of this post is going to be
Let’s Get to Know Each Other: Running Survey
I realize I’ve been posting some in-depth and technical running science articles lately, so I thought I’d give all of our brains a break and post
Good Etiquette for Running and Racing
Hi, everyone! Today I want to offer some practical advice on a topic I’ve been thinking a lot about lately: running etiquette. Sometimes, when we’re
Marathon Monday: Recovery Runs
Today’s post is part of an on-going series on all things marathon training. New to This Runner’s Recipes? Catch up on all previous Marathon Monday posts
Whole Wheat Spaetzle
Enjoy a healthy twist on an authentic German dish with this delicious homemade whole wheat spaetzle. Perfect with vegetables for a vegetarian dish or served alongside bratwurst
Goat Lake Hiking + Life Lately {July 16}
Happy Thursday (almost Friday!), everyone! How is your week going so far? The heat wave finally broke here in Seattle! We’re back to temperatures of lows
Speed Ladder Workout and Why You Should Do Speed Work
Bored of repetitive speed workouts? Try this speed ladder workout to keep you entertained while you push yourself to run faster! Interval runs are a
Marathon Monday: Marathon Workout Round Up + Portland Marathon Training Week 6
Happy Monday, everyone! How was your weekend? If you haven’t already, please check out my guest post at Run to the Finish on What to
Vegetarian Sweet Potato Brown Rice Bowl {Gluten Free}
Want to carbo-load before a race or a long run? Try this gluten free vegetarian sweet potato brown rice bowl! Full of low glycemic carbs
Hiking at Lake Twenty Two + Fourth of July Weekend {Life Lately}
Happy Thursday, friends! Who already wants another three day weekend? On Friday, one of our friends was in town to hike Mount Baker, so we
5 Training Hacks to Boost Speed and Endurance
It is amazing how the little things can make such a difference. Take, for example, the right pair of socks: these can protect your feet
My Top Picks for Hiking Gear
If you’ve read my blog before, you likely have noticed that Ryan and I love to go hiking. Since we moved to the greater Seattle
Marathon Monday: Add Races to Marathon Training
Happy Monday, friends! How was your Fourth of July weekend? Today’s post is part of an on-going series about all aspects of marathon training. If
Beet and Bean Burgers {Vegan + Gluten Free}
Celebrate the holiday weekend with a gluten free and vegan beet and bean burger. Full of protein, fiber, and lots of fresh veggie goodness, these
Lake Serene Hiking and Marathon Nutrition
Happy Thursday, friends! I’m kicking off the Fourth of July weekend by participating with the awesome people at Nuun Hydration in a virtual 10K today.
Associative Thinking and the Benefits of Running Without Music
Just over two months ago, just before we moved from Valparaiso to Seattle, I made a change to my running that in this short amount