For some runners, it can be quite challenging to take a rest day. We like to run, and we want to run as much as possible! The problem with rest days Ok, so I didn't run on my rest day yesterday, but for some reason this week it was extra hard to rest. Usually I take Sundays as my rest day, and it ends up being a very lazy day overall. We go grocery shopping in the morning, do a little meal prep for the ... Read the Post...
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Raleigh Marathon Training Week 9 and Freedom!
Another week of training is in the books and there wasn’t anything too special about Raleigh Marathon Training Week 9. My low back has been acting up a little bit…I am blaming the 3 weeks I spent as a juror having to sit all day long and only being allowed to get up when the judge released us for a break. Usually when I am at work I am walking around most of the day. I might sit for a few minutes on and off, but I ... Read the Post...
Crock Pot Turkey and Veggie Lasagna
Crock pot meals are so perfect for the winter (or any time of year!) especially when you won't have much time to cook dinner. There is nothing worse than feeling hungry when you get home and having to spend an hour cooking dinner! This crock pot turkey and veggie lasagna is the perfect comfort food meal that is easy to make and packed with protein and nutrients. When I make crock pot lasagna, I like using ... Read the Post...
Raleigh Marathon Training Week 8- Halfway There!
It’s nice to know that I am past the halfway mark of this 16 week training cycle. I am starting to feel optimistic that I may survive training through this brutal winter…maybe spring is just around the corner? Last week was another rough one. It started on Monday morning, when I woke up to just under an inch of snow. While it wasn’t enough to get a delay or day off, it was just enough to be annoying to run in. (I think ... Read the Post...