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Mediterranean Spiced Chicken with Brown Rice

As I’ve gotten older (I say at a quarter-of-a-decade old), I’ve cultivated a love for simplicity. My husband is probably shaking his head as

Life Lately and Weekly Workouts (February 9)

Hello, everyone! How was your weekend? Winter is starting to wear on us. All of last week was snow, wind, and super cold temperatures, and

Iron Levels and Running

You read a lot about the value of pumping iron for runners, but the iron that you eat is also immensely important for running and

Re-Evaluating Goals

January is always the big month of goals and resolutions, but in my own experience I firmly believe that February is a great month for

Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Drizzle

The days when winter strikes mostly fiercely are the days when our kitchen is the most messy. You’d think after 25 years of Midwest winters

Life Lately and Weekly Workouts (February 2)

Hi, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Who watched the Commercial Bowl Super Bowl? The Budweiser puppy commercial gave me all the feels. I love puppies! Especially

Hansons Half Marathon Method

Hi, everyone! I am adding a new addition to the This Runner’s Recipes site, which I am very excited about! I’m a voracious reader, especially

Cocoa Dusted Sugar Cookies

I promise that I didn’t burn the cookies. At first glance, they may look a little too browned on the top, and you may be

Life Lately and Weekly Workouts (January 26)

Hello, everyone, and happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend! It’s finally the last week of January! I feel like it’s been

Daily vs. Weekly Training Schedules

Recently I’ve been reading through portions of Tim Noakes’ tome on running, The Lore of Running. This 900-something-page books is an excellent resource for runners,

Vanilla Cinnamon Swirl Bread

I have an obsession/culinary love affair/addiction to cinnamon. I am not joking or even exaggerating. We always purchase the giant containers of ground cinnamon at

Why Glute Strength is Important and a Workout

If you struggle to power up hills or maintain a consistent pace through hard workouts, if you are plagued by knee injuries or shin splints,

Life Lately and Weekly Workouts (January 19)

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! The weather warmed up here this weekend and I could not be more excited! The snow

Fueling for Long Runs

Spring marathon and half marathon training season is upon us, which means lots of long runs! There are an endless option of sports nutrition products

Train Your Brain for Your Best Running

When you sign up for a race, you don’t expect your speed or endurance to automatically be there. You train your body specifically for the

The Benefits of Running

I talk a lot and a lot and a lot on this little blog about running. I read a lot about running (you should see

Chicken Tortilla Soup

I found the best way to make the house smell amazing and warm it up on a chilly winter day. Step one, throw some chicken

Life Lately and Weekly Workouts (January 12)

Hello, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Even though last week went by so fast, it was nice to have a break!

Reads and Recipes (January 10)

Hello, everyone, and happy weekend! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done a Reads and Recipes round-up, because of the holidays and traveling. It’s

Winter Workouts

Winter seems to have fiercely hit all across the country! Here in northwest Indiana, we are have the winter trifecta of lake effect snow, harsh winds,