Thinking Out Loud: New Things for the Blog + Seattle Living
Happy almost Friday! Today I will be linking up with Running with Spoons’ Thinking Out Loud. I’ll discuss this more later in the post, but
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Adapting Your Running to a New City
Let’s be realistic: moving to across town, to a new state, or across the country disrupts normal routine, including normal running routine. Many of us
Life Lately and Weekly Workouts {May 26}
Happy Memorial Day, everyone! I hope you’re enjoying the day with plenty of sunshine, beer, and burgers (or whatever treats in which you indulge!). Life
Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day! We want to express our deepest gratitude for those who have fought and sacrificed their lives for our country. We also want
Simple Roasted Chicken and Spring Vegetables
It has been far too long since I last posted a recipe! The combination of moving, eating out more, and being on the road made
How and Why to Set a Time Goal for Your Next Race
Summer is almost here, which means that many of us runners will soon begin training for fall races within the next few weeks. I’ve been
8 Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy on Your Move
Whether you are moving across town, one state over, or all the way across the country, moving is stressful and can wreck havoc on a
Our Trip Westward: Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Washington
Hi, everyone! First off, the About page has been updated! I recapped the first leg of our trip from St. Louis to Seattle in a
Life Lately and Weekly Workouts (May 18)
Hello, everyone! How was your weekend? Did anyone race? Life Lately First off, I apologize for how long it took me to respond to comments
Our Trip Westward: Missouri, Iowa, and South Dakota
Greetings from South Dakota! Actually, as you read this post, we’re probably in Wyoming or Montana on the second leg of our trip from St. Louis
5K Pace Calculator Workouts
One of the best ways to train yourself to run faster is by doing speed work. Speed work, whether you do fartleks on the road, high-intensity
Life Lately and Weekly Workouts (May 11)
Hello, everyone! How was your weekend? Did anyone race this weekend? Thank you so much for all your kind words and well wishes on our
Reads and Recipes (May 9)
Hi, everyone! Greetings from St. Louis! Is anyone racing this weekend? Here are some of my favorite running related reads and recipes I want to
Farewell, Valparaiso + Our Trip Westward
Valparaiso, IN, is a small suburb in northwest Indiana, about 50 miles east of Chicago, and it has been the place I’ve called home for
Four Things Fun Facts
Hi, everyone! As I write this, I’m surrounded by moving boxes. We’re down to our last full day in Valpo and are at mile 25
Charlie our Puggle
Thank you to everyone who played along with yesterday’s running survey! I enjoyed getting to know more about my readers. If you regularly read my
Would You Rather Running Survey
Hi, everyone! Since this week is quite hectic for me with us packing up our apartment and leaving Valparaiso on Friday, I’ve decided to take
Life Lately and Weekly Workouts (May 4)
Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? Life Lately This weekend was our last weekend in Valparaiso, IN. I remember when I moved out of my
Tips on How to Become a Faster Runner
While I am not a fast runner, over the past year (even over the past six months) I have been able to make significant gains
Marathon and Half Marathon Training Books
Let me begin this post by saying: I am a self-professed bibliophile. I love books. I hoard books. In our apartment for two people, Ryan
Life Lately and Weekly Workouts (April 27)
Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? Did anyone race this weekend? Life Lately Let me just say, preparing for a cross country move is stressful
Reads and Recipes (April 25)
Hi, everyone! Um, let’s just notice for a moment that it is almost MAY. Remember when we (or at least I) was dying inside because the never-ending
Bodyweight Strength Training
One of the best things about running is its convenience: you just need your shoes, appropriate clothes, and a stretch of road. There’s no need
In Medias Race (The Training in between Training)
I am one of those runners who loves training more than racing. Don’t get me wrong, I love race day: that feeling of pushing yourself