We all know that good nutrition is important for runners, right? I think it's something that everyone needs to figure out for themselves, and there's no one correct formula for everyone. I started paying more attention to my nutrition about a year and a half ago. I read Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook (affiliate link) which helped me understand the basics about how athletes should be eating. Last spring/summer I ... Read the Post...
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A Look Back At January 2015
In the spirit of sticking with New Years' goals, I thought I would try doing a post at the end of each month to check in on things. I can tell you right now that January 2015 didn't go as planned in many ways, but I am thinking more about my long term goals for the whole year and more, so I guess that's good. Let's start by looking at last week's workouts: Sunday: 5.6 miles, drills, core/glute work and rotating ... Read the Post...
Meal Planning And Prep Whole30 Week 4
Well even though this past week was "week 4" of the Whole30, I still have until next Tuesday to complete the full 30 days. I'm already wondering if my meals will change at all from what I've been eating and I don't think they really will. Except for adding desserts back in- which will probably be paleo whenever possible. And let's not forget about the wine, but that goes without saying. I ... Read the Post...
Being A “Tough Runner” VS A “Smart Runner”
Lately I have been fighting with myself over some of my running choices. Should I run outside? Do I need to skip my run? Should I take an extra rest day this week? Michele talked yesterday about how sometimes our stubbornness as runners gets the best of us, and I've noticed that about myself alot lately. Fun side note: I found this picture on an image search and when I clicked to visit page I was ... Read the Post...
