Scientifically, a mid-foot strike is more efficient than a heel-strike. Books such as ChiRunning and Born to Run are turning everyone on to the idea that the barefoot running style is the way to go. With the promise of a faster leg turner over and faster race times, I wondered what would happen if I jumped on the mid-foot minimalist bandwagon. If you've been reading this blog for awhile you know … [Read more...] about 5 Things Runners Should Consider Before Changing Their Foot Strike
Tofu with mixed vegetables, brown rice, and a honey ginger soy dressing
Hi Fit Chick NYC readers! I'm Erica Sara and I'm so excited to be Jess's guest post today. For those of you who don't know me, I'm a runner, a gluten free foodie, a jewelry designer and I blog at Erica Miss America. So nice to "meet" you. And thank you Jess for this great opportunity. I'm so grateful to have met you and honored to consider you my friend. The other day, Jess and I were hanging out … [Read more...] about Tofu with mixed vegetables, brown rice, and a honey ginger soy dressing
Running Vs Racing
How often do you run a race, but don't "race" a race? Tomorrow, I'm running the Scotland Run 10k (read last year's recap here). Last year I was in the middle of my peak season and this year I'm just getting started with my training. The game plan is to run the race as my long run of the week and tack on two more miles. Sounds like a breeze right? Well, it would be a breeze if my ego didn't get in … [Read more...] about Running Vs Racing
Recipe Mash-Up: Curry Vegetables and Brown Rice
I don't usually like mash-ups, but this one works surprisingly well. It's three parts Stiletto Chef's 3-Veg Curry Over Brown Rice from Pretty Delicous and one part Eat, Live, Run's Channa Masala. Because I don't know what else to call this recipe, I'm calling it "Stiletto Run" Spicy Mash-up Ingredients 3/4 C. Quinoa 8 ounces of water 1 T. toasted sesame oil 1 large yellow onion … [Read more...] about Recipe Mash-Up: Curry Vegetables and Brown Rice
Tips for Going Vegan
For those of you who have committed to going vegan with me for the week (Monday, February 7th - Sunday, February 13th) I thought I'd give you a few tips to make you're week a little easier and perhaps a little healthier. Remember, just because you're giving up chicken and ice cream doesn't guarantee you'll be eating healthier. Here are a few tips that will help you make "good" vegan food choices … [Read more...] about Tips for Going Vegan
Pomegrante Coconut Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are one of my top 5 favorite foods. I would say I eat one at least every other day. Since I've been on a cookie kick, I thought I should try to distract myself with something equally as tasty. Sweet Potato with pomegranate seeds and coconut milk Inspired by Whole Living 1 sweet potato (or two tiny ones) 1/4 cup light coconut milk 1/8 cup of pomegranate seeds Bake sweet … [Read more...] about Pomegrante Coconut Sweet Potato