Category Archives: Individual Workouts
Menu Labeling Guidelines Released (Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti)
Back in July, FDA conceded that chain restaurants and other establishments needed more time to comply with the December 2015 menu labeling deadline and agreed to a one-year delay for businesses to post calorie disclosures. Chain establishments, such as bakeries, cafeterias, convenience stores, … Continue reading
NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (Recipe: Joy of Cooking Pancakes!)
Some fascinating research has been done on the subject of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)—the calories we burn during those waking hours when we are moving but not officially exercising. Some of the more interesting studies, discussed in a 2013 article … Continue reading
The Fat Burning Zone & More Yosemite (Recipe: Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad)
There is no such thing. You know how they say exercising at lower intensities means you are in the “fat burning zone”? Nope. If there was such a thing, sleeping would be a fat-burning exercise. That’s definitely a low-intensity activity. … Continue reading
Preparing to Run in Heat? (Recipe: Mini Caramel Rolls)
Yes, I know summer is coming to an end and that we have seen most of our hot days, but I still thought this was an interesting article since I trained for my marathon in the heat. This article from Runner’s … Continue reading
My Last Long Run of Pocatello Training! (Recipe: Chocolate Chip Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookies)
Last Sunday I had my last long run of marathon training! 15 miles! A was awesome and biked about 13 of the miles with me. 🙂 I’m such a lucky girl! I was completely fine with my pace for the … Continue reading
Why Most Runners Don’t Lose Weight (Recipe: Grilled Margherita Sandwiches)
Want to know a fun fact? More than 19 million Americans run 100 days or more per year (according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association)! Isn’t that something?? The chances are good that at least few thousand of those millions run … Continue reading
Kettlebell Anyone? (Recipe: Peach Pie Crumble Bars)
I have done a few kettlebell workouts in the past. In fact, it would probably be good to get one in there in the next week or so. It has been awhile. Some research out of San Jose State University … Continue reading
Running in Humidity + A Flyball Tournie! (Recipe: Cinnamon and White Chocolate Chip Cookies)
This weekend was humid. And warm. Very warm and humid. And this weekend there was a local flyball tournament in Cary. And this weekend I was supposed to run a 20-miler on Sunday. In the humidity. While playing flyball. Yeah, … Continue reading
16 Miles of Heat and Hell (Recipe: Chocolate Chip Graham Cracker Cookies)
So, I had what felt like the longest run ever last Saturday. Longest. Run. Ever. Not exaggerating. I was in Hilton Head, and it was warm. I had been up late the night before so I didn’t get started until 7am. … Continue reading
Good Things About Running and a Little Bit of Reno (Recipe: Pork with Sweet Potatoes)
Since 1991, the National Runners’ and Walkers’ Study at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California has followed more than 154,000 runners and walkers. It found that as little as 3 to 7 miles of running per week reduces risk of … Continue reading
Oven Lovin' Runnin' 