I hope you all had a fantastic weekend full of running! I'm definitely getting back to my run happy place (though not quite there yet). I even sketched out an actual training plan over the weekend, so I guess that means I'm really running a marathon in October. Even typing those words makes me tremble with fear! More on that a bit later this month. For now check out this great contest: Runner's … [Read more...] about Runner’s World Contest: Enter for A Chance to Be Featured in Runner’s World
Race Pace Training Diaries: Time Flies
The fall edition of Race Pace Training Diaries follows Brittany, a Race Pace Runner, on her journey of training for her first marathon, the New York City Marathon on November 3rd. Learn more about Brittany here or follow her daily adventures on twitter. I seriously can’t believe it’s already week 3! I have a feeling these 16 weeks are going to fly by. Week 1: This week was pretty … [Read more...] about Race Pace Training Diaries: Time Flies
Soundtrack of My Workout: The Songs that Make You Happy
Wow! Getting back into shape really isn't that much fun. I honestly can't remember a time when I went six weeks without cardiovascular exercise. I appreciate the fact that I am able to run, so don't get me wrong. This isn't a complaint, it's just a conversation about challenges and starting from the beginning. Running is never "easy" no matter what. In fact I'd say it's always hard. On a run … [Read more...] about Soundtrack of My Workout: The Songs that Make You Happy
Coconut Banana Cacao Smoothie Recipe
My breakfast smoothie was so good this morning that as soon as I finished drinking it I rushed over to write it out for you. You have to try it! Coconut Banana Cacao Smoothie Ingredients: 8- 10 ounces of non-dairy milk 2 cups raw spinach 1/2 a frozen banana 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp cacao nips 1 tbsp hemp seeds 1 scoop Vanilla Sun Warrior Protein Powder Blend, eat and enjoy! *Blending … [Read more...] about Coconut Banana Cacao Smoothie Recipe
Say it, Do it! {fall training}
It's been quite some time since I've done a SIDI post. During my longest training period of my life, I grew superstitious and needed to shut-up about marathon training. I'm feeling a bit that way right now, but I'm also trying to realize that the whole point of SIDI is accountability. This past weekend I ran my first "real" miles in seven weeks. On Sunday, I huffed and puffed my way through six … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {fall training}
Race Pace Training Diaries: Meet Brittany
Hey Fit Chick in the City readers! My name is Brittany and I’m a longtime fan of Jess’s blog. In November I’ll be running my first marathon and I’m so excited to have Jess as my running coach. Let me give you a little background on how I got started running. Two years ago a coworker asked me to run a 4-mile race. I didn't know anything about running or racing, but figured why not. For a few … [Read more...] about Race Pace Training Diaries: Meet Brittany