read the full post on The Runners Plate. It’s been my tradition to recap my year of running with highlights, yearly mileage, PRs, and places I’ve run over the last several years….
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The Best Winter Running Shoes for Snow and Ice
read the full post on The Runners Plate. I have spent the past 20+ years running through Minnesota and Alaska winters, so I am no stranger living and running in cold weather….
My Black Friday Picks – 2025
read the full post on The Runners Plate. Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in the US! I’m sending out my Black Friday picks so I can spend tomorrow with my family….
My Makeup Routine at a 40+ Year Old
read the full post on The Runners Plate. I’m definitely not a makeup guru, but I do enjoy applying makeup most days. I’ve experimented with a variety of products, and I’ve come…
My AM & PM Skincare Routine as a Runner
read the full post on The Runners Plate. As a marathon runner and someone now over 40 years old, I am looking for skincare products that will help maintain the elasticity in…
My Next Two Marathons in 2026
read the full post on The Runners Plate. I have picked my next two marathons, and if you follow me on Instagram, you already know what they are! After a disappointing marathon…
Victory 10K – A New PR + Ending the Year on a High
read the full post on The Runners Plate. I added one bonus race to my schedule after all of my races (except the City of Lakes Half) ended up being 70-90+*F this…
Twin Cities 10 Mile 2025 – Race Recap: Finishing the Race with my Sister
read the full post on The Runners Plate. The Twin Cities 10 Mile on October 5th was a day I was hopeful that would yield another PR but unfortunately it did not….
Previnex Muscle Health PLUS – The Supplement That is Helping Me Be the Fastest Runner I Have Ever Been
read the full post on The Runners Plate. With nearly 30 years of competitive running under my belt, I am looking for almost* anything to help and improvement performance. I’ve fine-tuned my…
City of Lakes Half Marathon – New PR!
read the full post on The Runners Plate. Alternative title: “Never Have I Ever Started Out so ‘Slow’ and Finished so ‘Fast’” This race felt quite a bit different than a lot…
A New Chapter for Me
read the full post on The Runners Plate. August got the best of me, and I did not get a single post published here on the blog. But that’s the sign of…
Raspberry Run 1 Mile 2025 – Race Recap
read the full post on The Runners Plate. I’m keeping this short since the race was short. Ha! Actually I am also keeping this short because I’m a little frustrated with my…
Sisters Trip to Denver, CO
read the full post on The Runners Plate. Now that I live in Minnesota, my sister, Kristy, and I can take trips with each other! (It was too hard when I lived…
Best Women’s Running Shorts – Summer 2025
read the full post on The Runners Plate. Good running shorts are like finding a diamond in the rough. For me they need to be comfortable; not cause chafing; have a comfortable…