Winter Running

January 15, 2011

I did it, I did it, I did it! I went running this morning (with The Running Institute) at 8:00am; 17 degrees, snowing and sleeting; only ran 2.5 miles, but I did it! I am very impressed with myself… 2.5 miles is not very far to run, especially with the group I was with; yes, [...]

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Winter Weather Running

January 12, 2011

This Saturday I begin running with the Running Institute athletes…oh my… I am thrilled to be their Sports Dietitian and thrilled that they invited me to run with them (I think…  )  They are elite and olympic runners.  I am not.  They run outside in the Michigan winter weather.  So far, I have not. I bought [...]

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A New Year :)

January 1, 2011

Today is January 1st.  To me, the first day of a new year is so full of possibilities, I don’t know where to begin! I think I shall begin by sharing my goals with you. Since my “crash and burn” trail run, last September, most of my running has been either on an underwater treadmill or [...]

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Looking Behind and Forward

December 29, 2010

As athletes, we typically just look forward as to how far we have to swim, bike, run to finish the race. Today, I am also looking “behind” in the year we are just completing, to evaluate my accomplishments and set new ones for 2011. I was not as active as I typically am, due to [...]

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Great suggestions!

December 22, 2010

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions that would benefit you on this blog! ~Some of you wish for me to continue the Super Foods and recipes-of course, I will! ~Some of you wish for me to talk more about nutrition for athletes-of course, I will! ~Some of you wish for me to track [...]

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Our Goals, Intentions and Dreams

December 11, 2010

We are finishing up another year!  How can that be???  They say “time flies when you are having fun;”  I must be having ALOT of fun!  And…I am! How about you?  What were your “fun” highlights of this year?  Running your first 5K/  First marathon?  First 100 miler? (Yes, there are 100 milers…I saw and [...]

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Endurance Foods-Turkey

November 26, 2010

Got turkey?  It is the day after Thanksgiving, here in the United States, so…I’ll bet you do! We know the value of protein for an athlete; it can be animal protein or plant protein, depending on your own preference. Personally, I am a vegetarian and prefer plant proteins; but I am always glad to share the value [...]

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Born to Run

November 15, 2010

Were YOU born to run?  I sure was!  At least, I thought I was until I began reading  the book “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall… “Born to Run” is about (from the book cover description) A Hidden tribe, Superathletes and the Greatest Race the World Has never Seen. I am currently reading about the Tarahumara  Indians [...]

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Thank a Veteran Today

November 11, 2010

Today is Veterans Day.  I wish to share with you  a post from August 2006.  My dad is now 93 years old now; I thank him and ALL veterans for their courage and love for our country. “Last week we took my almost 90 year old dad to the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. [...]

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Endurance Foods-Walnuts

November 1, 2010

It is November 1!  Two more months as we finish up the year 2010. What does your training look like for November?  Are you finishing up your last race? Last tri? Or are you the hearty type (or even better, living in a warm climate) and compete throughout the year? I am still recovering from [...]

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