It's been a few weeks since I did a Therapy Thursday, but they always help me, so I brought them back. This week has been my best running week in a long time. I've PR'd my 2 mile run twice this week, including this morning when I felt heavy and congested. I ran with no …
Continue reading Therapy Thursday: Put on running shoes, Garmin, headphones, leave brain at home
Today I was that annoying person who is way too happy. I had no out of the ordinary reason to be so happy, the stars just aligned to make it happen. To start I slept in this amazing room at the Union Station Hotel in Nashville. It's an old train station converted into a boutique …
In an attempt to recover from 2 weeks of unfocused eating, I wanted to control my Cinco de Mayo dinner, while still enjoying the best part: Guacamole. Over the last several months, I've played with recipes I'd normally make with quinoa or whole wheat couscous, and used oats instead. It's a great change of pace …
If you remember, in March/April I completed my first DietBet. I am really proud of the changes I was able to make, and even more proud of the resulting changes to my body. Sadly, I joined another one against my better judgement knowing I was only 2 weeks from my half-marathon, and calorie counting was …
Continue reading My own DietBet, weight loss and running speed, and my first giveaway!!!
Any moment I'm expecting the sky to fall on top of me, wait no, I'm expecting my apartment building to collapse on top of me. Why, you ask? Because life is really good right now. I assume things cannot continue to go this well, its a character flaw. So what's been going so well? On …
I love pancakes, but the version I grew up on is full of white flour and sugar. I've tested different versions to make them healthier, and with the help of Dairy Free Betty I created my perfect pancake. I used her recipe as a base, and made some adjustments to add a little more protein. …
Continue reading Healthy Breakfast Recipe: Chocolate Protein Pancakes with Strawberries
I cannot believe April went by so quickly. I feel like it was just March, and before I know it, it will be time to start Christmas shopping. Not cool, time, not cool. Image from Contagious Commentary I kept my April goals minimal, and because of that, was successful! It's nice to be able to …
Continue reading It’s May already? Well then, time for some new goals!
Saturday I completed my 5th half-marathon at the St. Jude Country Music Marathon! I finished it in the pouring rain, and with my running buddy, as planned. The course was great! I got to see parts of Nashville that I'd never seen we're even more neat by foot. I assume the organization would have been …
Continue reading Race recap: Rock n’ Roll Country Music Half-Marathon
Everyone always says running is any easy, cheap way to stay fit. All you need is a pair of running shoes, right? In theory, that is correct. But after a little while, you want to look cute while you're running, so you buy some new running clothes. Like this adorable Lululemon Pace Setter Skirt:<a href="http:// …
It's here: Taper Week! In 6 days, I'll have just finished my 5th half-marathon. I expect to be covered in salt (I don't sweat, I ooze salt), just like this guy.Image from silkroadgourmet.com I will be hugging my BFF and running partner. And thanks to her, after chugging water, I will be enjoying a glass …
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