You’ve been training for months and it’s almost here! Your marathon is… next weekend. That means it time for the dreaded marathon tapering. Your training is basically done. Other than one relaxed-paced 8 or 10 miles run over the weekend, you really have to take things easy so you can do your best on race… Continue reading Marathon Tapering
Tag: Marathon Training
from marathon to Triathlon
Less than two weeks until my first marathon! I am so excited. This is the first time since the high school cross country team that I’ve trained for something this long. And I’ve loved the whole process. It’s been fun figuring out my weekly workout schedule, calculating my mileage, and cross training to… Continue reading from marathon to Triathlon
2 week marathon taper
Most people do a 2 week marathon taper. Since my marathon is about two weeks away, this past week was my first week of tapering. For those not familiar, tapering is what you do three weeks before a marathon. It starts right after your longest run, which is generally 20 miles. After this long run,… Continue reading 2 week marathon taper
Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative
High-quality protein right to your door? Sign me up! That’s exactly how I felt when I learned about Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative. This amazing farmers’ co-op delivers the highest quality meats directly to their customers. All of Grass Roots products are free of GMOs, antibiotics, and growth hormones. And while things like “grass-fed”… Continue reading Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative
eggplant zucchini chicken Recipe
Looking for a weekday dinner that is simple, full of veggies, protein, and EASY??? Then you have to try my Eggplant Zucchini Chicken dish! It checks all the necessary boxes for the perfect weeknight meal. This recipe makes enough for myself and my husband. If I’m having dinner solo, it gives me two weeknight meals.… Continue reading eggplant zucchini chicken Recipe
Finding Ultra | Book Review
In the past, I’ve done blog posts about books I’ve enjoyed. Today, I’m switching it up a little bit with an audiobook review. But whether you are listening or reading, I highly recommend Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. I first stumbled across Rich Roll via his weekly podcast. Every week, he does an… Continue reading Finding Ultra | Book Review
Bueno Sport and Swim
In lieu of my normal post here, I’d love if you could head over to the Girls on the Grid blog and check out my post about Bueno Sport and Swim. This woman-owned business is a mobile boutique in the Sacramento area. The owner, Monica Barboza, is a mom of three and runs this amazing business.… Continue reading Bueno Sport and Swim
yoga for runners
As I’m mentioned before, I’m not a yogi. I’m a runner. But yoga for runners is key to avoiding injury. With that in mind, I’ve gone to a couple of dozen studios over the years and tried to get into it, but it’s just not my thing. When I exercise, I want to feel… Continue reading yoga for runners
Increasing Protein While Cutting Calories
I love vegetables. I eat them, I take pictures of them for Instagram, and I geek out over a good Farmers’ Market selection of produce. But I’m not vegan, or even vegetarian. While the majority of my calories come from complex carbohydrates like veggies, I also eat meat. I’m a huge fan of… Continue reading Increasing Protein While Cutting Calories
peanut butter protein balls | Easy Recipe
I love a good protein bar. My personal favorites are Square Organics, followed closely by Perfect Bars. Both are sweet, so they taste like a treat, but they are nutrient dense and packed with protein. But it is important to remember with protein bars that they are also high on the calorie side.… Continue reading peanut butter protein balls | Easy Recipe