It was a heavy and emotional week. Running seems trivial in contrast, but it is how I cope so I leaned in. Again the week started out hot and humid, and ended cool with low humidity. The wildlife around here was plentiful. Before I get to that, here’s how the workouts went. Monday: Rest, walk [Read More]
Coffee and Fresh Air
It’s early. I’m relaxing in my outdoor sanctuary, aka our backyard deck and sipping that first glorious cup of coffee. A warm breeze is whispering through the trees and the wind chimes are treating me to melodic notes. Sleep has been hit or miss lately, usually miss, since my mind tends to race at night, [Read More]
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Protein Bites
Truth: I’ve maintained a 15-lb weight loss since being on the AutoImmune Protocol Diet for 6 weeks earlier this year, and continuing to stay gluten- and soy-free. Another truth: I love cake, but the regular kind is no longer an option for me. Sooooo I took some of the ingredients from one of my favorite [Read More]
The Week Things Got Busy
It got hot and busy up in here. Say what? Add virtual graduation and all the festivities that went along with it, a recital and some appointments to the mix, and I feel like I was busier this week than I’ve been in some time. Here’s how the workouts went: Monday: Memorial Day virtual 10k [Read More]
Al Fresco May Runfessions
Welp, it’s unofficially summer here. It even feels like summer: Hot, humid…once again we made a beeline from winter straight to summer. As I type it’s 7am and already 71 degrees. I get to enjoy coffee on the deck while I work. Nothing wrong with that! Once again it’s time to open up the Runfessional [Read More]
MAYhem in the Era of COVID
Can you believe it’s Memorial Day weekend? I feel like we’re in a time warp. It is a real mental challenge to stay positive while time slips away in these long weeks of staying home. With the exception of yoga, my workouts were consistent. It’s one of the few things I feel like I can [Read More]
Gluten-Free Seedy Crackers
That’s right, I’ve gone crackers. Completely crackers. I’ve been gluten- and soy-free since the beginning of the year and I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t miss crusty loaves of bread, glorious deep-dish pizza and yes, crackers! A good cracker serves as a vehicle to shuttle other morsels of goodness to the pie [Read More]
Time to Track Those Walking Miles
This post contains an affiliate link. It’s been yet another crazy week. Will things ever settle down? Not for awhile I suspect. While we had some frosty mornings this week as well as lots of rain, by Friday, a warm humid front rolled in, and it was evident that winter is finally releasing its icy [Read More]
Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Superfood Slaw
I came clean to you before about how, until recently, I shied away from cooking fish at home. It seemed like any fish I could get at the grocery store here in the Midwest wasn’t the freshest. Since discovering Sitka Salmon Shares, that’s all changed. We’ve been enjoying salmon, fish tacos and more on the [Read More]
The ER on Cinco de Mayo in the Age of Coronavirus
Yeah it’s been quite a week. Thank my lucky stars, full moons and everything else for running, that’s all I can say. Here’s how my workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 2 miles + Strength, Balance, Mobility Wednesday: Trail Run 5 miles Thursday: Lower Body Burn Workout + Yoga + 3 miles for Maud Friday: [Read More]
