Today was a very hectic day and as usual, I wanted something quick, but filling. I had some shrimp waiting in the fridge and plenty of vegetables. My only decision is which seasoning to use. 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 3 cups of chopped broccoli 1/3 cup of red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 cup of onion, …
Posts from: April 2013
When I signed up for this race a few days ago, we had to choose an estimated start time. I knew that I wanted to take my time, and I had no idea the weather was going to be a factor, but I knew hills would be. I also know from experience, that you often …
The rain stuck around. And we had some anxious moments with things like this. However, the police presence was huge. I saw more SWAT, National Guard, Police, and Security that I’ve ever seen at a race. I knew beforehand that security would be extremely visible. And here I am, in between rain downpours, so excited …
I really need to branch out from salmon. But Cooking Light has so many fresh new ways to prepare salmon and I try to enjoy it at least once a week. This week, I’m using orange and rosemary. I’ve never used these two together so I was looking forward to the flavor combination. Perhaps my …
I’m here!! Nashville has a beautiful downtown area and I’m glad to be back! Finding parking was tough. I finally paid to park in a location within walking distance to the expo. I loved walking down some familiar streets. During my college years (Henderson, TN), we often made trips to Nashville for banquets, concerts, weekend …
A few days ago, I signed up for another half marathon. Usually, I plan my races months in advance so I can have plenty of time for training and that strategy usually works out great! But this race is different. After the Boston terror attack, I’ve been having trouble sleeping and eating consistently. Not because …
So much has been flying around the news world since the capture of Suspect 2 almost a week ago and I have had to turn off the news, block the news tweets, and just be quiet in my zone for a while. I still do not care to hear about the suspect or his family, …
I love discovering new ways to cook chicken. Lately, I’ve been on a boneless chicken thigh kick. I like the flavor and I do not miss the dry texture of breasts. This is the first time I’ve used basil and lime and it won’t be my last. I LOVED this combination and I will definitely …
I’ve been running for over 8 years and ever since my first trail race, I’ve been hooked on running trails. I’m very fortunate to live close to a great trail system in the local state park and within easy driving distance …
A few days ago, Pavement Runner put forth the challenge for towns across the nation to get together today for a memorial run for the Boston Marathon community. We are all runners, we all feel similar feelings at having our passion, our “sport” attacked. And we want to do more. He said it best: …
This past week was a complete fail in the Whole 30 department. Not because I ate a bunch of crap, but because I just didn’t eat. My weight dropped about 4 lbs and that’s not healthy. I tried to eat better, but my heart and nerves were in control of my eating cues. And I …
This was an incredibly difficult week. The Boston marathon bombing churned up a lot of tension and even fear about future races. Running is how I deal with difficult times and now that has become the target. But, I still ran. I couldn’t NOT run. No terrorist is going to keep me from the roads …
This beautiful morning after an intense evening of watching the capture of the Boston bomber, I found myself reaching for this mug. It’s a perfect reminder that I need to join the living again. There are so many thoughts going on this week with regards to our national security and my personal reactions to Boston …
To all the Police, Fire, SWAT, FBI, and Emergency personnel of all areas…. From, Everybody #BostonStrong
What happened last Monday in Boston was not a tragedy. It was not a disaster. It wasn’t an “unfortunate event”. It was a brutal malicious attack made by terrorists for the purpose of causing as much harm, damage, and loss of life. Why target marathon runners and spectators, there will never be an acceptable answer …
At the time of this writing, I am glued to the TV after drifting to sleep at 11:30pm and waking up a dozen times before giving up around 3am. I’ve been watching the news unfold ever since. I feel like I have been stuck all week, waiting for answers, waiting to feel better, maybe waiting …
Oh wow, this is a definite keeper in my arsenal of Cooking Light recipes focusing on fresh food, no gluten, and extremely easy! I love green beans, but my usual way of cooking them is to open cans, pour in an iron pot, and slow cook for an hour until they are no longer squeaky. …
And it’s a new week of Whole 30 recipes! I am feeling creative this week, so I planned a few new recipes. I made 2 new prep items this afternoon and they are GOOD! Let’s just say, chorizo may be the best thing ever. Sunday: Basil Lime chicken Monday: Chorizo Kale soup Tuesday: Carnita burrito …
This was a good week of low miles and recovery from the half marathon. I wasn’t very sore, thanks to some good compression socks! I love an ice bath after a hard race, but it’s not always possible. Anyway, I eased back into mileage Tuesday and put off another long run until next week, probably …