9 Lies Runners Love Telling
Running is a mental sport, which means some days we have to play some mind games with ourselves. Other days we have to play mind games with …
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Nike Epic React Review: Softest Run Ever
This post sponsored by Nike, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. How do you choose new running shoes? What about when you …
20 Best Meal Planning Tips
If you’ve ever tried meal planning but failed at it, don’t worry! These meal planning tips will help you learn exactly what to …
Run To Eat: National Pizza Day
Say what you want about not out running a bad diet, for a slice of pizza I’ll do my best! We are definitely not foodies in this house. …
Running After Knee Surgery 5 Month Update
Since my first update was just two months post surgery, I thought I’d hop back on to give you the official 5 month update! If you are …
Practical Winter Running Tips: Running Layers, Shoes and More
Over the last few months, I’ve tried to convince you to find ways to embrace winter running. First I told you how it burns more body …
How to Reboot Your Metabolism When It’s no Longer Working For You
Last year, I found myself wondering what this whole “macro” thing was about. I’ve been maintaining my 35lb weight loss …
The Best Worst Year: The Injury Episode
“Nothing seems to go right for me, what am I doing wrong?!” I sobbed these nonsensical words as we hiked passed towering cacti …
Underwear Runs: The Next Big Trend
Spartan races, mud runs, color runs…is this the year of the underwear runs? I’ve gotten a LOT of emails lately asking me what I …
Luck vs Hard Work: Are You Giving Away Your Power?
The eyes downcast. A slight shrug of the shoulders. “Ahh I’m just really lucky it came together.” My standard response …
Epson ProSense 307 Review: GPS Multisport Watch
Following is a detailed Epson ProSense 307 review, including features and my own experience using the watch for a few months of training and …
Running Stress Fracture Nutrition Guide for Prevention and Healing
A running stress fracture is an all too common occurrence which can be avoided with some specific nutritional changes (and of course smart …
12 Top Running Community Facebook Pages and Groups
Ever feel like your friends my be tuning out the details of your recent epic long run, which hello involved passing a random lost shoe, …
No Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pie (A non-traditional pie you’ll love!)
For years I’ve said I just don’t really care for pumpkin pie, pumpkin ravioli or pumpkin spice lattes or pumpkin anything …
Crockpot Turkey Dinner (Easy Thanksgiving Recipe)
If you're looking for a quick and easy yet crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving dinner, you need to give this crockpot turkey dinner recipe a shot!
Rancho La Puerta Mexico: Freedom, Friendships and Frijoles
Welcome to Part 2 of discovering Rancho La Puerta in Mexico! There was simply too much to share to contain it to one post! Find all the …
50% of Guests Have Been Before: The Secret of Rancho La Puerta
A visit to Rancho La Puerta is like drinking the wellness Kool-aid, except it’s fresh brewed organic hibiscus tea. Don’t believe …
The Good Old Running Days Sucked
It’s always fun to look back with longing at days gone by and imagine it as rosy, less complicated by technology, easier to connect …
How I Returned to Running after Knee Surgery
“Don’t worry, you’ll run again, just be patient”. I can’t count the number of times someone said this to me …
Dear New Runner, You Can’t Imagine What’s Ahead
You’re not too slow. You are a real runner. You don’t need the fancy watch. You do need the fancy shoes. If I could wind back …
Is the Scale Broken? What Happens when the Numbers Don’t Budge.
**Update on 2014 post with some additional information and my own personal update.** 12 weeks. 84 days. 100+ snacks. 252 meals. Not 1 pound …
Comical Look at the Secret to Decoding Race Course Descriptions
I’ve made two repeated mistakes over the last 15 years of racing…. I don’t bother to read the course description at all. …
12 Weird Thoughts Every Runner Has at the Start Line
You’ve made it to race day. No surprises there, you woke up 322 times to watch the blinking red dots on your clock and ensure you …
Why We Have Fitness Imposter Syndrome? Owning our Flaws is Better
In college, as I started my weight loss journey, running became one of the best tools ever. It took me from thinking just about a number on …
Hearty, Healthy and Easy Ground Turkey Veggie Soup
Calling all my one pot dinner fans! I shared this in progress on Instagram Stories and had so many questions about it that I figured it …
Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice
Grab your coffee and settle in, you’ll find that there are many posts here about Iceland and you won’t want to miss a single one if you are …
Forget Running for Weight Loss, Try This Instead
Today, I’m going to share with you the secret to weight loss, health and fitness no one talks about. Yes, it’s the plan that …
Best Running & Fitness Hashtags on Instagram to Grow Your Following
After sharing tips for breaking free of your selfie posting habit to get better photos and some great fitness accounts to follow for …
The Split Long Run: Is It As Effective?
Sunday – 4:00AM AKA – Zero dark o’clock and time to get up for a marathon training run What if I just sleep a few more …
The Secret Power of Beginning Runners (And We’re All Beginners)
We spend a lot of time focusing on the end result, on being better, on performing like the top of the pack. But beginning runners have a …
I’m Not Grateful For This Injury and Other Post Knee Surgery Musings
I’m not grateful for this 8 month journey of pain and frustration. I know that’s not the kosher thing to say. I’m supposed …
Ireland Active Vacation: Hikes, Bikes, and More
Planning an Ireland active vacation is simple - from biking to hiking to even dancing there are tons of options! Here's what you should try.
Rock N Roll Dublin Race Report and Review
May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be big and wide, and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside. – Irish …
Beyond Pace and Distance: Real Stories of How Miles Change You
Every runner has a story. I’m fascinated with learning them. Digging in to that unique moment that made someone decide to lace up and …
Healthy Summer Slow Cooker Meals: Back To School Light and Easy Recipes
One of the few downsides to summer is that I want to spend even less time in the kitchen, and I feel like all of my crockpot meals are …
You’re Injured. 7 Step Program for Mental Recovery
Is it possible to run without injury, absolutely. Do most of us do all the things that would require (daily PT, stretching, never pushing …
Oregon Dirt and Vert: My First Trail Race
You never forget your first. Clichés sound trite, but only because they ring true with such simplicity. In 2002, I ran my first race ever. I …
Unlike Any: Women Stand Alone and NYC Running
Earlier this week, I took off with my Under Armour Women family for a quick trip to NYC to celebrate the launch of a new campaign that …
Wanderlust 108: A Mindful Triathlon 5K, Yoga and Meditation
I’ve always wanted to do a triathlon. I mean I have all the required skills to swim, bike, run. What I lacked was the interest in …
Understanding Your Fitness Personality for Lasting Workout Motivation
I like eating cereal without milk. I adore cuddling with my cats, but only where I can quickly clean up their fur. I hate seams anywhere …
What to Expect Visiting Jerusalem
As I shared in my initial post, I wasn’t sure what to expect when visiting Israel. I’d seen so much on the news and heard little …
Beginners Guide: Dairy Free Alternatives
Welcome to part two of this dairy free series! First we chatted about why people are going dairy free and the ever important calcium, today …