About

October 22, 2009

Katrina Runs…..Why????

I’m Katrina and I run, lift, Crossfit, spin, MOVE and when I’m done, I EAT!

For more information about my food philosophy, please see my foodie page!
For recipes, check out my Recipe page, designed by Recipage.

So, what else is there to know about me?

I could say runner, and that is probably closest to the truth. It’s something that had led my life in so many wonderful directions.

I’m also a Crossfitter. I started to help prevent specific IT band issues so I could continue to run. Now, after 3 years, I crave time with a heavy bar, sweating face, and knowing I’ve left it all on the mat.

I could say very VERY amateur photographer, and that is something that is fast becoming as influential to me as running.

I could say I’m a 30-something with health issues like diabetes and Celiac disease. But I’ll be damned if I let a disease define me.

But the reality is, all these things make up who I am. My quest for optimal health and longevity is what drives me to get up each morning. Right now, I’m teaching Kindergarten. We live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of the University of Alabama and we are long-time Tide fans, even during the “rebuilding” years way before the National Championships.

And Frankie, our furbaby, wants to move to Colorado.

Where to find me?

Twitter: https://twitter.com/katrinaruns

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatrinaRunsForFood

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/katrinaruns/

Instagram: http://followgram.me/katrinaruns

{ 13 comments… read them below or add one }

Kelly February 23, 2010 at 8:23 am

Thanks for posting on my blog so I could find yours. I love your attitude that you will “be damned if you let a disease define you”….AWESOME! You sound like my kind of gal!!

Katie March 9, 2010 at 6:58 am

Hi! Thank you for stopping by my blog, I can’t wait to read more of yours, you sound like you have a lot of good things going on, I love reading about fellow teachers AND runners. You have a great outlook!

homecookedem April 15, 2010 at 8:57 pm

Hey there! Thanks so much for your nice comment on my blog. Love that you don’t let having diabetes define you! My husband has the same exact attitude and it is quite inspirational. Anyway, love your blog!!

Nour El-Zibdeh, RD May 6, 2010 at 11:33 pm

Hi… thumbs up for not letting a disease define you! Actually in the medical community, the term now is not someone who is diabetic, but someone who has diabetes. You are who you are, a great person in many ways, and a disease is something you have to deal with and shouldn’t define you!
Take care!
Nour

Andrea August 27, 2010 at 8:14 am

Hey Katrina! A fellow Alabamian! YAY! I’m originally from Iowa, but moved to Alabama via New Mexico (Grad school) back in 2003. I’m adding your blog to my reader and look forward to hearing more from you! Keep up the good work!

Julia October 10, 2010 at 11:59 am

I just found your site today through the foodbuzz website. I love your site so far! My boyfriend and I may be moving to Tuscaloosa (if we can sell his house here in GA). Is the farmer’s market in town a good one? I’m super excited to be so close to so many great things once we move!

Katrina October 13, 2010 at 10:00 pm: Hi Julia! The one here in town really depends on what’s in season. I often go to the Pepper Place Farmer’s market in Birmingham. I try to go once a month during spring/summer and go to Whole Foods there, too. I love Tuscaloosa!

Tim George November 2, 2010 at 9:34 pm

I didn’t know all you had gone through since we last saw you over a decade but I’m not surprised at your tenacity. Keep it up. I understand what it means to not let a disease define you. I happen to have MS. It’s effects cannot be denied. It is not who or what I am. Way to go Katrina.

Paul Hedrick December 31, 2010 at 11:32 pm

Hmmm, how about ‘force of nature’ as a defining term when describing yourself? Personally I’m opting to move you from ‘Red’ this year to ‘Red Sonja’ but that’s just because Slater is so old school. Keep doing that voodoo that you do so we-eeeellllll!

Rach April 6, 2011 at 7:20 am