If you're training for a fall marathon or half marathon, it's likely you are upping the mileage and ready to add some mid-run fuel to your routine. Finding a fueling option that works well for you is super easy for some runners and rather complicated for others. If you are trying mid-run fuel for the first time, go to your local running store and look to see which fuel looks the most appealing … [Read more...] about Fuel School
Fuel & Recipes
4 Post-Run Simple Summer Smoothies
Summer is definitely my favorite time of year. I run best when it's warm outside. And although I once falsely proclaimed to love winter running, I lied. I hate winter running. I love summer. I love warm weather. I love sunshine. I want to bottle up all these feelings I have about warm weather and the sunshine to create a special glitter that can be brought out to be sprinkled on the … [Read more...] about 4 Post-Run Simple Summer Smoothies
11 Easy Snacks For Hungry Runners
I've found that snacking can ruin my otherwise pretty healthy diet and is the primary reason for any unwanted extra pounds. Aside from the extra pounds, poor snacking choices leave me feeling constantly hungry and never satisfied, which leads to MORE SNACKING! When I find myself falling down the rabbit hole of reaching for snack after snack, I know it's time to revaluate what I'm reaching for … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Snacks For Hungry Runners
Build Your Own Acai Bowl
Wanted to share one of my current favorite healthy (and easy to make recipes) acai bowls! If you aren’t familiar with acai berries, they are a superfood from Brazil, known for a variety of different of health benefits- and they taste great too. An acai bowl is basically a really thick smoothie that's been topped with oatmeal, granola, fruit, seeds or even different nut butters. They are a great … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Acai Bowl
Recipe: Vegan Gingerbread Pancakes
I'll be the first to admit that when looking at recipes on blogs, I don't read the content I'm only there for the recipe. So, here's all I have to say... Make these gingerbread pancakes for your loved ones so they'll be appropriately carb-loaded for the holiday season! Vegan Gingerbread Pancakes Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cup non-dairy milk 1 Tbsp flax meal + 3 … [Read more...] about Recipe: Vegan Gingerbread Pancakes
Garlic, Kale and White Bean Soup
With temperatures in the twenties and wind chills in the single digits this past weekend, I was excited to both break out my winter running gear and make a batch of soup for the upcoming days. I love soup for so many reasons! I can make a big batch and eat it for days all by myself or if I have friends coming over for lunch it's an easy way to feed a group of people. A few weeks ago I picked up … [Read more...] about Garlic, Kale and White Bean Soup