Monthly Archives: November 2014
Some Interesting Studies on Running With and Without Music (Recipe: Caramel Cinnamon-Sugar Pancakes)
A number of studies have been conducted to determine whether music provides an advantage while running One recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research looked at the effect of music on 5K running times. They discovered that when … Continue reading
The Macy’s Day Parade! (Recipe: Slow-Cooker Honey Mustard Pulled Pork)
I have been MIA for quite a few days. That is because on Tuesday afternoon, I headed up to New Jersey with Cheryl to be in THE Macy’s Day Parade! The original plan was to leave on Wednesday but because … Continue reading
Obesity in the Military (Recipe: Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake)
You know my interest regarding school meals (I only spent my entire dissertation researching this area). This report by Mission: Readiness on school meals and obesity in the military was extremely interesting. I will reproduce snippets for you here. ***** While … Continue reading
Gear for Running with Your Dog (Recipe: Chocolate Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes)
I run with the girls (Callie and Envy) and Bender (K&T’s BC). Well, I did a lot more before fracturing my shoulder. Since then I haven’t taken the chance. Although, now that it has been 3 months since the fall … Continue reading
Easy Runs. (Recipe: Chocolate Swirled Pumpkin Bread)
The act of running comes naturally to most, unlike sports that require more complicated skill sets, like skiing, surfing or aiming a ball at a hoop. As we grow older, the easy, fluid running motion that we possess as children … Continue reading
How Society Would Benefit if Every American Would Start Running… (Recipe: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread)
There was an article in the September edition of Runner’s World where a team of MBA students from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School estimated how society would benefit if every American would start running. The team used statistics to demonstrate the potential … Continue reading
Recovery. Because It’s What I’m Doing Right Now. (Recipe: Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread)
Recovery may be the most overlooked aspect of training. Most athletes and coaches focus on the workouts. Improvements in fitness, however, occur during the recovery period between training sessions, not during the training itself. The human body is great at … Continue reading
Review: Title 9 Intrepid Sports Bra (Recipe: Easy Breakfast Casserole)
This is the bra I wore for the NYC Marathon: Title 9 Intrepid Sports Bra. The underwire is awesome. No uniboob, Amy! It’s definitely a full-coverage sports bra. I love the colors! And it served me well for the marathon. … Continue reading
A Few More Thoughts (Mine and Others) on the NYC Marathon (Recipe: Cinnamon Chip Cookies)
“In one sense, the TCS New York City Marathon is a competition. A gun fires, people race one another, and each finisher is told which place he or she got. But, in many more senses, it’s a collaboration. The runners … Continue reading
Healthiest Companies in the Triangle and Our OBX Trip! (Recipe: Panera Bread Copycat Fuji Apple Chicken Salad)
First, I want to say thank you to all of our veterans. They keep us safe day in and day out. The world wouldn’t be the same without them. In October, the Triangle Business Journal awarded 35 companies the Healthiest Employers of … Continue reading
Oven Lovin' Runnin' 