The New York Road Runner's Fifth Avenue Mile race couldn't have come at a better time. After my physical therapist told me to take the week off from working out, this was the only race I could justify running. I began devising a plan for this race just after I crossed the finish line in 2010. Clearly, those plans along with all my other lofty running goals for 2011 have changed. Despite that, I … [Read more...] about Fifth Avenue Mile 2011 Edition
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Knowing When to Call It
Alternate titles for this post: "One Year, 47 Days Until the 2012 NYCM" "Learning to Take My Own Advice" "When the Shit Hits the Fan" "It's My Pity Party and I'll Eat Pizza & Drink Wine if I Want To" ********************************************************************* Last Friday for the first time in weeks during one of many long talks with my physical therapist (turned running … [Read more...] about Knowing When to Call It
Sixty-Second 3 Ingredient Weekday Breakfast for Fall
This weekend when prepping your healthy meals for the week, take that one step further and prep your breakfast. On days when I'm not sipping a green juice or smoothie for breakfast, I've discovered a healthier alternative to nut butter and toast. It's easy to make and tastes delicious. Here are the three ingredients: Simply bake a few sweet potatoes on Sunday when you're prepping your … [Read more...] about Sixty-Second 3 Ingredient Weekday Breakfast for Fall
Running Essential Thursdays Bids Adieu {a Giveaway}
As summer comes to an end so does Running Essential Thursdays. We've covered quite a few topics! Week 1: The importance of self message Week 2: Ten Minute Post-Run Core Workout Week 3: Do I Have to Run 5 Days a Week? Week 4: The Warm-Up Week 5: My .02 on Running in the Heat Week 6: You Need a Plan! Week 7: Are Those Shoes Really the Right Ones For Your Feet? Week 8: Know the Signs of Heat … [Read more...] about Running Essential Thursdays Bids Adieu {a Giveaway}
Running Essentials Thursday: Nailing Nutrition
Before, during and after a run what you eat matters. No matter what kind of "eater" you are, you have to figure out which foods fuel you without weighing you down. In the days before a big race I make sure I eat foods that make me feel "light". The last thing I want to do is eat foods that weigh me down. While this list is different for everyone here's what works for me leading up to a race, … [Read more...] about Running Essentials Thursday: Nailing Nutrition
Chai Chia Pudding Recipe
Blah, blah, blah... is probably what you read when you see the letters NYCM here day in and day out, but don't forget I did warn you. ;) My pre-long run breakfast has slightly transformed in the past week. I went from fueling with vanilla chia pudding before my run to fueling with chai chia pudding. Let me tell you the chai flavored version runs circles around the vanilla. When I googled … [Read more...] about Chai Chia Pudding Recipe