Reasons to for runners to eat pumpkin: It's high in Vitamin A (good for your eyesight) It's high in antioxidants (helps battle cancers, like skin cancer) It's high in Potassium, which could make it a great recovery food (move over, bananas!) Bonus benefit: don't throw out the seeds (I didn't!). They are high in phytosterols, … Continue reading Getting the most out of pumpkin!
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Fitting in Fitness Whenever You Can
I have spend quite a few months going back and forth to my mom recently. Much of my time at my mom's is spent helping her out, figuring out meds, taking her to doctors appointments. Did I mention that I sleep on the couch, with her plethora of ticking and chiming clocks? Even so I … Continue reading Fitting in Fitness Whenever You Can
When to Save, When to Spend
Running is supposed to be a cheap sport. I'd like to say it can be, but you need running shoes -- and at the very least probably a couple of pairs a year. Running shoes are expensive! When to Save I'm pretty sure my "when to spend" list will be longer than my "when to … Continue reading When to Save, When to Spend
How Long is Your Long Run Really?
I was walking Bandit one day last week, thinking about my "long-er" runs and how much more manageable short long runs seem (if that makes sense). I had already decided on this topic for todays post, then I was texting with another runner friend. She is also not running very long these days or racing, … Continue reading How Long is Your Long Run Really?
C is the Most Important Letter
Consistency It wasn't that long ago that I wrote a post about the ABCs of running (you can read it here), mostly to remind myself of things I would need to remember when I toe the start line of a race again. Except I still haven't and right now I have zero plans to do … Continue reading C is the Most Important Letter
I Tried It: My First Colonoscopy
I wrote another post about my top tips for the week before and the prep for my first colonoscopy here. As I mentioned in that post, I'm trying to take some of the stigma out of the prep. Seriously it's not as bad as we are led to believe, although of course it's not fun … Continue reading I Tried It: My First Colonoscopy
Ready to Start Running?
I've got 8 Tips to get you started running -- and enjoying it! Running is often seen as a simple sport, and on the surface, it is: Put on some clothes, lace up your shoes, and just run. Speaking of shoes, that leads me to my first tip . . . Get fitted for shoes … Continue reading Ready to Start Running?
I Tried It: Mezcla Protein Bars
I had seen Mezcla Protein Bars on sale at Fresh Market -- in the app. When I went to buy them, though, there were none to be found. Until finally, probably a month later -- not on sale -- there they were. I tried two flavors and I love them! I knew you could get … Continue reading I Tried It: Mezcla Protein Bars
What if I ________ in a race?
Runners invest so much time and energy in training for their races that it's completely understandable when we start to get worried about something going wrong before or during the race. You know what? Sometimes it will. Sometimes that race will totally suck, and other times you'll dig deep and come out smiling. What if … Continue reading What if I ________ in a race?
I Tried It: ChillPal Gaiter
When I did some research for things to help you cool down on the run, I came across the Chillpal Cooling Gaiter (Amazon Affiliate link here). I knew I had to try it! I love my cooling towels but . . . I do love my cooling towels. It always shocks me that the vast … Continue reading I Tried It: ChillPal Gaiter
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