The Planted Runner Marathon Training Week 12

This is the first of my 12-part marathon training series that will coach you through your marathon build up, week by week.These guidelines will work for the majority

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How To Get Ready to Train For a Marathon

Be sure that you are ready to train for a marathon before marathon-specific phase begins. This is the precursor to my 12-part series that will coach you through

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How to Run Hills to Build Better Legs

Want to build better legs? You know, tough, durable legs that can tackle anything without getting beat up? Sprinkle in some hills. Learn how to run hills right!

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Are You Too Sick to Run? How to Adjust When You’re Under the Weather

Unsure if you should run or rest when you feel sick? I'll explain how to know if you are too sick to run and how to get back

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The Best Green Pea Walnut Pesto (Vegan, Oil-Free)

I love pesto, and grow lots of basil each year so I can make it ALL. THE. TIME. But typically pesto is full of oil, cheese, and pricey

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The Best Plant Based Protein Foods for Runners

Runners need more protein than those who don’t exercise. You might think it’s hard to get enough on a plant-based or vegan diet, but that is a myth

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My DNF Made Me a Better Runner, Coach, and Mom

There’s no other way to say it: a DNF sucks. (But I highly recommend it.) It’s like being dumped by your high school boyfriend and getting a college

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You’re Not Eating What You Think You Are

Counting calories to lose weight is misleading and often frustrating. Here’s what to do instead. Trying lose weight by running and counting your calories? It’s a great idea,

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Six Steps to Become a Whole Foods Plant Based Runner

Trying a whole-food plant-based diet is surely going to be a resolution for a lot of runners this year. Here are six steps to become a whole foods

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New Feature in the Washington Post!

I often joke that I’m pretty much a professional jogger. I run my easy runs around 2 or even 3 minutes slower than my marathon pace.  So when

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