This morning when I got out for my12 miler it was 26 degrees. Not horrendously chilly, but windy enough to make this not-yet-acclimated-to-the-cold runner pause. I opted for a snug fitting base layer made of technical fabric to wick sweat away from the skin. The last thing I want is something loose that allows icy [Read More]
Weekend Crazies
Modern Caveman has his holiday party tomorrow. I miraculously found something to wear weeks ago but the mani/pedi need to happen today. Problem: What to do with Fugly Betty toenail?The blood blisters that encompassed her post-marathon are long gone but she’s still hanging on, black/purple and nasty as ever. But I can’t risk losing her entirely at [Read More]
Caught Napping
Yesterday’s run almost didn’t happen because I overslept….again. I was dreaming about doing a triathlon, not sure I was actually participating…I think I was a spectator. Of course it was the swim leg (the most terrifying to this notorious dog paddler). The swimmers were circling the block of a neighborhood near where I grew up. Whatever [Read More]
In the Kitchen with Agave Sweetener
November is flying by and in my pre-Thanksgiving panic I haven’t yet shared any recipes. That will change right here, right now. I’ve been experimenting with Agave Sweetner as a sugar sub and I have 2 recipes I think you’ll like: Agave nectar has a lower glycemic load, meaning it doesn’t give your body as [Read More]
We Have a Winner!
The Winner of The Runner’s Cookbook is….drumroll please….. KILAX of IlaxStudio!! Please email me at teamarcia@gmail.com with your info so I can send this book on it’s way! Congrats and Happy Cooking!
Some Weekend This and That
The Slam Heard Throughout the Running World. The 2010 Boston Marathon reached it’s capacity yesterday, MONTHS before it closed last year, shutting out countless hopefuls who have yet to qualify at their fall/winter marathons. My heart goes out to all who didn’t get in this year. Here’s to 2011. 11 Years Ago Today I was a [Read More]
Vitamin D Follow Up
I got my vitamin D test results back the other day. In my case D is for Deficient. My level (25) fell far below optimum (65). Troubling, since I’ve been supplementing for quite some time now. I can’t help but wonder if I have a vitamin D absorption problem? I guess these are issues I [Read More]
Take It and Run Thursday: My Favorite Race
This week’s question comes from Joanna of Morning Runner. She asks:What is your favorite race? Do you live for the marathons or crave a 5k? Would you rather race in the morning, afternoon, or at night? Do you like big races with tons of people and encouraging crowds or do you prefer the smaller hometown [Read More]
Now About that Diet…
Um yeah the D word. After laying out my “off season” workout plan I said something about new eating discipline didn’t I? Let’s just say, for me the time between Halloween and New Year’s is a veritable mine field of bad eating potential. I’ve been known to pack on up to 10 “festivity” pounds in years past. Typically, I [Read More]
Moving On
So now what? If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me this in the last few weeks…Post marathon recovery aches and pains. Check. Not bad at all this time.Post marathon head cold. Check. Glad to have this out of the way.Register for Boston. Check. Now if only securing a hotel were as easy.Register [Read More]
