Get excited because the 2016 Summer Olympics begin on Friday! There are myriad sporting events to choose from when rooting for and watching the games. For our purposes, we’ll focus on one: track and field. And more specifically — women. […]
It’s getting real. Running all the miles. Eating all the food. Last week was an intense week of training, indeed. The Marine Corps Marathon will be here before I know it. Marine Corps Marathon Training: Week 5 Tuesday — 6.32 […]
One of my all-time favorite things to eat during the summer is salad. It’s so delicious and there are so many variations. The sky’s truly the limit. This Meatless Monday, I want to bring you the best of the best — […]
I’m just gonna give it to you straight. I moved last year into a pretty rad house. It’s like a 1960s party house, complete with a wet bar (a giant one, mind you, not just one of those little ones […]
It’s true — I talk about nutrition a lot. Like here, here, and here. What can I say? It’s an important topic! One of the more recent times I’ve gotten into nutrition was in my discussion of Bob’s Red Mill protein […]
Boom! What a week of training. I made up for my lack of training during week 3, that’s for sure. I felt awesome for most of the week. Check it out: Marine Corps Marathon Training: Week 4 Tuesday — 6 […]
During times of extreme heat, it’s critical to stay hydrated. Add in any workouts or running, and it becomes even more imperative to be vigilant with your hydration and rehydration needs. I won’t go into the “hows” and “whys” here […]
I’ve been eyeing different kinds of running shoes for a while. Up until recently, I was a one-brand kind of girl. But I’ve begun to switch it up lately, and so far I’ve been happy with my choices. As Lisa […]
What an interesting week, to say the least. Ups, downs, and all arounds! I got a whole lotta random stuff on my mind today, so try to keep up. Irony, Running Friends, and All the Ice Cream How’s this for irony? […]
Many people are turning up the heat on a training cycle for a fall race. It’s time to put the pedal to the metal and get down to business for many of us. Unfortunately, training harder sometimes translates into injury. […]