Monthly Archives: September 2013
Spending Quality Time with Your Pooch(es) (Recipe: Baked Spaghetti)
The other day I was reading an article on which breeds of dogs are the “best” running partners. In terms of longer distances, Aussies, Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks and, of course, Border Collies, are known for … Continue reading
Hip Weaknesses and Compliments (Recipe: Blueberry-Peach Crumble)
There is plenty of research to back up the theory that weak hips can lead to injuries. For instance, one study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy found that when the hip over-rotated and collapsed inwards … Continue reading
Running with Music (Recipe: Pasta with Sun Gold Tomatoes)
Do you run with music? I usually run with music, although I haven’t lately because I have crap for headphones. (I did purchase a new pair today, though! Fingers crossed they are keepers!) My Ipod is also giving me … Continue reading
A 5K with the Bestie on my DE Trip! (Recipe: Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze)
So, this weekend was pretty much amazing and much needed! I traveled to Newark, Delaware to see some of my best friends! For those of you who have been following my blog, Ellie flew to Boston to cheer me on … Continue reading
GOTR Lesson 7: Celebrating Gratitude (Recipe: Chewy Chocolate Chip Blondies with Oatmeal Cookie Streusel)
At GOTR today our lesson revolved around celebrating gratitude. For the workout portion of the lesson, the girls had to do something very different from what they are used to. Usually during workouts we encourage the girls to talk and … Continue reading
September 2013 is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month! (Recipe: Buttery Cooked Carrots)
First and foremost, tomorrow I am going to Delaware to see Ellie and Matt!! I am ridiculously excited! We are going to have such a fun weekend between the fire pit, our 5K, some VT football, Oktoberfest and Wyebrook Farm! … Continue reading
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill (Recipe: Middle Eastern Chicken Marinade)
This is the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill that I got to use the other day at PT! It was literally like running in a bubble! Technology these days is crazy! Basically, it is a medical rehabilitation treadmill that lowers the impacts … Continue reading
My Jam-Packed Weekend Including 7 Miles of Running! (Recipe: Peach Cobbler Muffins)
Oh. My. Word. My weekend was CRAZY. Crazy fun! But crazy busy! However, I want to start out by saying that I ran a total of 7 miles with no pain between Saturday and Sunday! Which means I ran a … Continue reading
A Few Words on Salt and More on My Door County Weekend (Recipe: Peachy Chicken Salad)
Yes, salt is unhealthy in large amounts. It has been shown to raise blood pressure in many people. And it makes food more appealing. HOWEVER, salt is not obesogenic. Salt has no calories. And it does not increase the desire … Continue reading
Running Advice from Other Runners (Recipe: Peach Crumble Pie)
So I was given the go ahead from my physical therapist yesterday that I should try running again. And that if I was still hurting I am more than welcome to start running on the anti-gravity treadmill at the facility! … Continue reading
Oven Lovin' Runnin' 