I posted a Chocolate Banana PB smoothie a while back but I’ve been using different ingredients lately so I wanted to share! It is important to use a frozen banana in this smoothie. It really helps thicken the smoothie so it’s similar to a milkshake. I’ve reduced the amount of banana to half of a [...]
I think a lot when I’m running, and Saturday was no exception. The problem with my run Saturday was the first six miles all I was thinking about was how much longer I had until I was done. About mile six, of an eight mile run, I got frustrated with myself for focusing on the [...]
Spring is almost here, and so are all my spring races. I somehow managed to sign up for six races (four of them being half-marathons) in March and April. It’s going to be a busy couple of months but I love running so I’m certainly not complaining! I really enjoy chia seeds before a long run. [...]
Looking for a delicious way to have a satisfying snack and get some nutrition too? Well look no further – this is a nice alternative to breakfast, a mid-day snack or even dessert! I used organic frozen raspberries that I thawed out but if you have another berry on hand feel free to swap it [...]
Two things I love in the winter, sitting by the fireplace and hot chocolate. I would add snow to the list but in Atlanta we don’t get snow, just ice. I went out this morning with my running group for a 10 mile run and it was chilly and wet out. All I could think [...]
Since Moms RUN This Town and Green Plate Rule have teamed up to host the Heart Healthy 5K / 10K / Half Marathon virtual race this month I thought it would be good to talk about foods that are important for fueling your body before and refueling your body after a strenuous workout or run. [...]
Great Job to all those who participated in January’s Challenge for a Change! Lots of options to get you kick started into a year of healthy living. Hope you are all sticking to your new years resolutions – eating healthy and exercising!!! It seems we had a lot of folks starting the Couch to 5k [...]
A friend of mine, who is a distance runner, has been trying a wheat-free diet for the last few days but she’s having a hard time getting carbs in her diet. I asked her if chia seeds are allowed and when her answer was yes I knew I should try to come up with something [...]
I finally made it out for a long run this morning. It was the first one since the marathon back in November and it felt so good! About three miles into it I thought about turning around but thankfully I was running with my friend and we had committed to running eight miles and I [...]
I love new years. There is something about waking up that morning and knowing whatever goals you have for the year are present and capable of being accomplished. Whatever happened last year is the past and we can all make new choices in our life to improve starting now. Everyday we get a new beginning [...]
