With the Spring on the horizon (humor me – yes I know here in the Northeast that means a solid 1.5 months), it was time to start buckling down on the next step in this year’s fitness journey. After deciding to give the marathon a second try, I decided that my appetite for challenge was…
No Meat, No Problem – Sweet Potato + Brussel Sprout Hash with Poached Egg + Thyme Hollandaise Sauce
After a weekend of recovery, a quiet rainy run, and lots of errands – Monday evening rolls around and you need a meatless but tasty option to satisfy even the pickiest folks? Try this spin on eggs benedict – sweet potato + brussel sprout hash with a poached egg and thyme hollandaise sauce….yummmmm
Weekly Meditation Challenge Update
After a week plagued by too many stressful deadlines to count, a nasty cold, and not enough veggies – I did manage to find peace in this month’s 30-day challenge. Have you started meditation yet? What are you waiting for already?
Reality – Today Sucked
It’s a bad day. Not a bad life.
That’s it – I’ve gone bananas
Looking for a tasty + healthy dessert – give this banana dessert a whirl
Physical Therapy + Office = Time Saver
Multitasking – how many people see this word and think “hmmmm what exactly is that?” or (the more likely response in my case) “god please not again…” When life/work/hobbies/errands/spouses/children/friends/colleagues/your body/the world come calling all at once, sometimes squeezing in a few of your laundry list of items is not just wise but, frankly, a necessity……
Marathon Strength Training Plan
Training for your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 23rd marathon? Read this… So after neglecting strength training during my 1st marathon last year, I learned the hard way through countless hours in physical therapy, costly treatments, orthodics and even prescription-strength anti-inflammatory drugs – I am determined to not return to this world of hurt and setbacks…
Week 2 Re-Cap of the H20 Challenge
Week 2 of the H20 Challenge – the hiccups + high fives
Freezer Friendly – Goat Cheese + Salad
With January in full swing and the endless barrage of meetings, dinners, chores, etc. who has time to plan each and every meal? Not I… I have often shared this recipe – it remains a tried and true (and freezer friendly) go-to dinner staple, thanks to my amazing friend Jules – melba-crusted goat cheese +…
38-Week Marathon Training Calendar Posted
Are you looking to gradually get back into running or are you a fellow runner training for Chicago in October and coming back from an injury? Why not join me! I have posted the entire Hal Higdon + Physical Therapy-inspired workout to a calendar feature at the bottom of the Homepage (check it out ⇓)…
Week 1 Re-Cap of the H20 Challenge
Week 1 Recap of the H20 Challenge!
A Recipe for Redemption
With only 39 weeks until the 2018 Chicago Marathon, it’s time to get to work!
