Tag Archives: food
Smoothies Aren’t the ONLY Way to Go: Eating those fruits and veggies rather than sipping
I don’t like smoothies. Now, before all you smoothie loving masses stop reading here and immediately black-ball me, at least let me explain my case. I don’t get a lot of trendy things, I don’t even drink coffee, for shame! … Continue reading
The Post-Run Refuel: Why 30 minutes is your winning window of opportunity
Dairy overload comes to mind in watching the Cal Fenton’s Creamery 5k video. Yesterday was Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s so I hope you all got your ice cream on…too bad it was only one scoop for free … Continue reading
Childhood Obesity and Getting Active: The answer is not in blaming pollution
Oh, Runner’s World you’ve done it again. I got a really good laugh when I read their online headline screaming, ‘Is Pollution Making Us Fat?’ Seriously, could it have nothing to do with inhaling mass quantities of McDonald’s and constituting … Continue reading
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Mental Games for Getting Through Tedious Cross-Training Workouts: The Chocolate Edition
Tuesday morning and I, admittedly a bit begrudgingly, took to the elliptical machine. (I swear I AM a runner, even if the last time I had an awesome, pain-free run seems like a far-off, distant memory…haha) Let’s be honest, when … Continue reading
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And a Wee Bit ‘O Luck to Ya…
Yes, Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I could also say St. Patty’s Day but every time I do it makes me think there should really be a Happy York Peppermint Patty’s Day somewhere around here too. I hope you’ve all been … Continue reading
I CAN’T Cook So Let’s Celebrate Frozen Foods Month!
I am not a food blogger. This much could probably be gathered in about five minutes of reading posts; I do love food, eat pretty healthy, know quite a bit about sports nutrition, but play by the ‘run hard, eat … Continue reading
The Salty and Sweet of Running: Follow Your Taste Buds and Get Both
There were literally two things on my mind the entire time I was getting my workout on: pizza and chocolate chip pancakes swimming in syrup. Fact: that whole bait a horse with a carrot trick is true, I know I’m … Continue reading
National Nutrition Month With a Turkey Feast?! Okay, Let’s Roll With That…
Wow, I was unaware of this but apparently November is National Nutrition Month. And they lump Thanksgiving in there…does anyone else find that ironic? I don’t like to harp on the ‘this is what you should eat’ thing too much … Continue reading
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Turkey Trots, Charity Bets, and Some Holiday Tomorrow…
Fair warning, this post will be all over the place. It’ll be dishing up a fine slew of sides, sort of it’s own little bloggy feast. In a break from any kind of tradition, we’ll start with the main course. … Continue reading
Run, Little Graham Crackers, Run!!
If graham crackers had legs, I’m pretty sure they’d put them to good use. I did this one as a design for a running club; their ‘torturous’ mentor/leader is the graham in the front with the bite out of his … Continue reading
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