Monthly Archives: May 2013
It’s Friday!
It’s Friday! Thank goodness! And I’m so excited for a Flyball weekend! And I am in desperate need of some time with my pup and the most awesome team ever. Between work and personal stuff going on, the last two … Continue reading
Not So Great Pre-Race Foods (Recipe: Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pie)
Today was a gorgeous morning for a run. I only ran 2.5 miles and I didn’t run fast, but I ran and it felt good. I was reading an article on foods that aren’t so good for you before running … Continue reading
Sports Drinks: Yay or Nay? (Recipe: Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Brown Butter)
Can I just start out by saying thank you to everyone who reads my blog! I was just looking at some of my stats, and I have had nearly 4,000 views from 28 countries! That is freaking awesome! Thank you … Continue reading
Rain = No Brat Fest (Recipe: Buttermilk Pie)
So, Kim and I were supposed to go to Brat Fest this weekend. Except that it rained pretty much all weekend, and when it wasn’t raining, I was working. Awesome. Over Memorial Day weekend Madison hosts the famous World’s Largest … Continue reading
Strava (Recipe: Twice Baked Garlic Potatoes)
“Decide whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, then stop worrying.” I saw this quote by Amelia Earhart today and thought it fitting to share. It’s good advice. We worry too much. Way too … Continue reading
Back in the Pool (Recipe: S’mores Bars)
I got back in the pool today. I’ve gotta make use of that swim suit and those water shoes, right? And I need to gain back some running fitness. I want to kick ass. That is totally going to be … Continue reading
Do YOU Want to Qualify for Boston? (Recipe: Mushroom Melts with Mustard Aioli)
Do you want to qualify to run 2014 Boston?? (And do you want this awesome Mushroom Melt for dinner??) You still have time (for both!)! But you better run a fast race because according to research the interest in running the … Continue reading
Running to Lose Weight and Official Boston Pictures! (Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Hummus)
Lots of people take up running to lose weight. But running merely to lose weight is a tricky business! You need to let your workouts inform your weight goals. Do not let your weight goals inform your workouts. You need … Continue reading
When You Can’t Sleep: Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Last night I couldn’t sleep. So, what did I do? I started making Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies at 11pm. Yup. That’s right. I totally was a baker in another life. And I totally consumed more calories than I should have … Continue reading
Training in Different Zones and Wedding Bells Galore! (Recipe: German Butter Pound Cake)
First, we will talk about training in different zones. Then about weddings. And then cake. German Butter Pound Cake to be exact. I read an article the other day on McMillan Running Company’s theory of training in different zones. The … Continue reading
Oven Lovin' Runnin' 