It seems that many of the runners I know also incorporate yoga into their routine. I have been trying to practice yoga at least once a week for about a year now, although I tried yoga for the first time something like 8 years ago. Lately I have found myself appreciating its importance more than ever. So I thought in today’s post I would point out some of the reasons why yoga is a great supplement to running! Yoga for ... Read the Post...
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Thinking Out Loud: Pointing Out The Obvious
I feel like most of the random stuff I am going to share today is pretty obvious, and nothing special, but since it’s on my mind I figured I would share it anyway! 1. Coming back from vacation is hard. And I think the longer the vacation, the longer it takes to get back into the swing of things. This week work has been busy and I’ve been trying to get caught up on blog stuff, so I feel like I’m all over the place. ... Read the Post...
Pan Seared Pork Chops with Butternut Squash and Asparagus
I’m back with my second edition of “What I Ate Wednesday” thanks to Jenn at Peas and Crayons! This week I’ll be sharing what I ate on Monday (my first day of marathon training) keeping it as close to Paleo as possible. If you make it to the end you will find a recipe for Monday’s dinner! (pork chops, butternut squash, and asparagus) What I Ate on Monday: Monday was a harder run day- I actually had to already make ... Read the Post...
The Mental Side of Marathon Training
While marathon training can surely be a physical challenge, I believe the mental side of it is just as important. If you go into training without your head in the game, chances are you will burnout halfway through the training cycle. My last marathon was in April, and since then I have taken my time getting ready to start training again. I knew I had to give my body a rest but I also think my brain needed a break, too. ... Read the Post...