In our transition to the Paleo lifestyle (no we are not trying to live all primitive, but eat and live simpler) I am learning how to; a)eat meat and b) not drink cow’s milk which in result means to decrease my coffee intake- yikes! The rest of the diet is a piece of cake for me (almond flour cake, yum!) stocked full of all my favorite things to munch on; veggies, fruits and … [Read more...]
Pre-run Breakfast
So today is a long run day, my goal is to make it anywhere from 17-20 miles. So in preparation for this insanely long run I am counting on my very green bowl of fruit and yogurt. Spirulina is my power food, packed with protein, B12, iron and endless other goodies. This super-food is even said to enhance exercise performance, so bring it on! “Consumption of spirulina enhances … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Running Plan
With all the marathon training plans out there, how did we pick one? It all began by looking at the number of plans in which we had to pay for- no thanks! So singling out the free plans, we had to choose its level- Beginner or Intermediate? We are definitely first- time marathoners, but I have been known to run 10 miles for no reason besides my own sheer enjoyment, and Lex, … [Read more...]
More Dreams than One
It has been a crazy dream of mine for some time now to run a marathon, one of those things on your bucket list that seems significant but just about possible anytime in life (when in reality it does take lots of planning, dedication, and will be done much easier while I’m still in my 20’s). Ever since experiencing my first marathon in the beautiful misty, green lands of New … [Read more...]