I dove into the Grain Brain Challenge on Sunday with the prescribed 24-hr. fast. Just plenty of water for me. Here’s how the first day of Grain Brain eats went: Because my fast started and ended midday, my first official meal was lunch: Homemade 3-bean turkey chili leftover from our Halloween party. Mid afternoon was tough. [Read More]
Marathon Recovery Tips
Now that it’s peak racing season, I’ve been getting my share of emails asking about recovery. I’m sharing some of my best marathon recovery tips. Note: These work well after any long run or hard workout: Marathon Recovery Tips 1. As soon as you cross the finish line, replenish and rehydrate. Take in some carbs, salt, [Read More]
Hectic Holiday Health Tips
We all know the holiday whirlwind is just around the corner. Events are stacking up. Family obligations, parties, shopping and of course tempting food make it all too easy to let healthy habits fall to the wayside. As an often-frazzled mom, I’m chauffeuring kids, making meals, running errands and countless things for my family everyday. [Read More]
Trainerly Personal Training Review
Recently I was invited to try a Trainerly online personal training session. Personal training? Yes please! Wait, I don’t need to go anywhere? The trainer comes to the comfort of my own home virtually? I had to let this process. I can watch the trainer via my computer screen, like a workout video….but the trainer can [Read More]
Halloween Party Treats
Some of the things I love most about fall, in addition to cool running weather, are the holidays and the traditions that often go along with them. One of ours is a Halloween party. Thanksgiving and Christmas both rotate around the family but Halloween has been ours since before the kids were born and we [Read More]
Energy Bits Review
Energy Bits Review Recently I was sent this cute little tin of Energy Bits: Tiny green algae bits, grown organically in fresh water tanks. In case you didn’t know, algae is a superfood. According to Energy Bits, when algae is taken in the morning, throughout the day when you are tired, or before a workout, [Read More]
How to Heal Your Rotator Cuff
Many of you have asked me for tips on how I’m healing my torn rotator cuff. Here’s what I’m doing: Heat/Ice/Compression Electrical Stim REST. I laid off strength training that irritated my shoulder and did minimal running for 3 weeks Strengthening exercises Krill Oil. Know how I always say the universe gives you exactly what [Read More]
Koss FitSeries Review
Last week I had a ton of fun attending the unveiling of Koss’ new headphones for women, designed by Olympic swimmer, Dara Torres. They worked great in the spin class that day. Since then I’ve been busy putting them through their paces. Would they really stay in during a run?? The FitSeries features two models: [Read More]
About That #Bestrun and a Winner
Amanda aka Miss Zippy asked about best runs. You know, the ones you wish you could seal up in a bottle. I was blessed with a totally unexpected one just last week. I wish I could say the scenery was spectacular or the weather conditions were perfect like they were over the weekend on the [Read More]
Weigh-In
Last week I told you how my workouts were suffering due to calorie restriction on the Fitbit Aria’s ‘kinda hard’ plan (-1.5 lbs./week). This week I dialed it back and reset El Diablo’s calculations for a 1 pound weekly loss. Instantly my workouts were better. I weighed daily, although from here on out I’m cutting back [Read More]
