I waited to write this race recap until the emotions of the day had settled. My alarm went off at 5:15 a.m. The first thing I heard was the sound of torrential rain. I hit snooze. At 5:45 I peeled myself out of bed in search of breakfast. I scarfed down a english muffin with almond butter and went back to sleep on the couch. Upon waking I sought refuge in twitter. All I found on twitter was … [Read more...] about I Won’t Sugar Coat It
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What I Ate Featuring Strawberry Chia Pudding
As promised here's what I had to eat the day before the big race. Breakfast: overnight oats (oats, almond milk, PB, maple syrup, a dollop of chocolate coconut yogurt) apple coffee Lunch: Sprouted ww tortilla w/ Dr. Prager's veggie burger, spinach, onion, ketchup 1/2 sweet potato roasted brussels sprouts Afternoon Snack: Chia Pudding 2 T chia seeds 1/2 c. almond milk 1T … [Read more...] about What I Ate Featuring Strawberry Chia Pudding
Scotland Run 10K Race Recap
7:30: Woke up and ate a bowl of overnight oats (made with 1/2 c. of oats, 1T PB, 1/2 c. almond milk, 1/2 banana, splash of maple syrup and cinnamon) plus one cup of coffee. 9:15: Headed out the door for a three mile jog before the race. 9:40: Got in line for the port-a-potty. Mistake #1 9:49: Got out of line for the port-a-potty while there were still 10 people in front of me. 9:50: Squeezed … [Read more...] about Scotland Run 10K Race Recap
Strength Training Tips
Did you guys hear that I'm Model Per4mance Athlete of the Week? Read the interview to learn a little more about me. Thank you, Joanna! *********************************************************************************** Let's play a game of make believe. You will play the role of a first time personal training client. While I play the role of ass kicker personal trainer. While you're warming up … [Read more...] about Strength Training Tips
Coogan’s 5k Race Recap
I woke up bright and early to drag the Husband to Washington Heights for the most fun race I've ran in many years. The Coogan's Salsa, Blues and Shamrock 5k did not disappoint in any form or fashion. There were bands along the course, a scenic view of the cloisters and nice challenging hills. Any chance you noticed that my bib is red and not yellow? That means for this race I was promoted … [Read more...] about Coogan’s 5k Race Recap
Quick Tip: Just Breathe
Sometimes figuring out when/how to breathe while working out is harder than doing the actual exercise itself. Here are a few guidelines for breathing. Yoga: Inhale and exhale through the nose. Pilates: Inhale through the nose. Exhale through the mouth Strength Training: Inhale on the easy part of the exercise. Exhale on the hard part.* *Not always the case, but generally a good … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Just Breathe