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Speedwork drills can do wonders for your marathon training! Improve performance and recovery with this Caterpillar run interval workout, and then learn why speed work …

I knew I had to oblige and create a Hungry Root Copycat Sriracha Peanut Sauce after so many people were drooling over my dinner from …

I feel like I spend half of my intros on this blog telling you all thank you! But I hope that you understand how very …

These Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Italian Herbs are the perfect way to herb up your healthy menu plan. (heh, get it? Herb up?) Gluten free, …

About 2 weeks ago, I posted about the Handful and Momentum BeYoutiful Body Positivity and Self Love Campaign on the blog and on instagram. Baring my soul …

This Workout Wednesday post is dedicated to all the New Runners and Fitness Newbies out there! I know that there are quite a few of …

Read all my other posts here! Before anything else, I want to announce that Alex was officially appointed a Chief Resident of Internal Medicine yesterday! He …

Let’s talk vegan chorizo pumpkin quesadillas aka dinner tonight. I am so freaking pump(kin)ed about today’s post. Not only am I going to give you …

Ah, the infamous marathon taper. The only time when doing less requires doing more, huh? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Link up with me …

Ah, oatmeal. A favorite of just about any blogger, runner, and cookie lover out there. Oats are so freaking versatile, not to mention delicious and …

And we are back in Chicago! Alex and I both have a day of work today and then the weekend, which is alway weird and …

Running books are the perfect gifts for your favorite running coach or runner! We should all be lifelong students, right? If you have been reading …

It is no secret that the past 7 days have been a bit up, down, and all around for me. But you all know that, …

Understand the yoga wheel benefits for runners, and try these yoga wheel poses to get an even deeper stretch. Check out the pose guide, review …

Coming atcha with a quick and easy recipe that is a staple in my “house” but that we hadn’t had for quite some time until …

Hey Friends! Happy Wednesday! This Sunday, after working on taxes and laundry (well, Alex was, who knows what I was doing), Alex and I ventured …

Thank you all so very, very much for all your birthday wishes! Y’all certainly know how to make a girl feel special, seriously! I spent a …

The Empower Race Weekend was a beautiful weekend of yoga, running, and, yes, plenty of empowerment. Don’t miss my race review, my race recap (my …

My posts on how I’m maintaining my fitness (and accommodating my limitations) during my injury and my December in Chicago Bucket List were way to composed and thought out. …

Yesterday, I posted about how Alex and I vacation, that how we vacation shows who we are. Today, I am going to take that and have a …

I’m all about the unexpected smoothie ingredients; banana and strawberry etc just aren’t going to cut it for me! I like to have fun with …

What is the difference between running by feel and running by pace? Is one better than the other? Find out why the subtle differences in …

Happy Thursday, pigeons. Let’s have some fun today, shall we? For whatever reason, I just kept thinking that line to myself yesterday before I wrote …

SO MUCH PUMPKIN! I have my last new pumpkin recipe for you all today, but because it is also Thinking Out Loud Thursday, I wanted …

Whether it is your first full marathon or your 50th half marathon, know that we all question ourselves at the start line. Read this and …

Foreced Rest is every athlete’s nightmare. Find out how to deal with forced rest without going crazy! Whether forced or by choice, the concept of rest …

Do runners really need special running socks? Are the “fancy” brands really that much better? Read on to find out, check out my Feetures review, …

Well, that is at least what I imagine goes through most people’s brains. Or would go through mine. Read my other posts to find out …

What are your gym bag essentials that you rely on to refresh right after a long run or workout? Join in for Coaches’ Corner! Welcome to …

If you are a runner, you need to learn how to prevent injury with glute engagement. Period. End of story. And guess what? It isn’t …

Today, I want to take you behind the scenes and explain what does a running coach do? From talking paces to who should hire a …

Before I get ahead of myself, I want you to click RIGHT HERE and check out my guest post today on the lovely Jen’s blog Bagels …

Getting results from personal training should be easy, right? Well, yes and no! Use these tips to really get the most from your training sessions. …

Running the Chicago Marathon? You need this Race Review, Recap and overall Marathon Guide to get your though the weekend and have the best marathon …

I’ve noticed over the past year a marked rise in shame-full talk in fitness circles: shaming, and talking about shaming. Fat-shaming, thin-shaming, last-person-to-finish-the-race-shaming, cardio-bunny shaming, …

Yes, that is right: my 30 minute step by step meal prep  for power bowls will provide you with complete nutrition, whole food meals and …

This gluten free, vegan copycat cherry limeade post workout smoothie will not only cure your Sonic Cherry Limeade craving but will also take care of …

Have you ever wanted to turn your dog into a running partner? Use these tips (hey, they might apply to more than just your dog’s …

This week, I’m talking about hill treadmill workouts for any distance! I live in Chicago, I have clients who live in Florida, and we don’t …

I’m about to make you the star of your holiday dessert party with these light Pecan Pie Tartlets. Gluten free, around 100-150 calories each, and …

Sometimes, even the most mundane subjects (colonoscopies, running, talking about running, hair) take on a new meaning when they come with new opportunities. This week …

Yesterday I had a real treat–I got to get my running gait analyzed at the Nike store on Michigan Avenue to get fitted for Nike …

My brain hurts. So I’m going to talk about food. Another day at Suzlyfe. 1) Jessica’s Natural Foods Motor City Crunch Granola aka crack (in a good, happy …

Well, that was an interesting weekend. Moving is never easy (though I do enjoying the decluttering process) and this was as smooth a move as …

How do you start running, either as a first time runner or after an injury? Find out how to safely and happily start running on …