The term tempo run refers to a certain number of miles run at a certain tempo, which is faster than your normal pace. It is also called a Lactate Threshold or LT run. Lactate Threshold is the pace at which your body starts to build up lactic acid faster than it can be processed […]
Fun at the Dog Jog. Plus a Vegan Quiche Recipe!
It was a beautiful day for a jog with your dog. On President’s Day I helped Alan put on a 5k run/walk and dog jog at a private, upscale country club. Over 90 members participated, with about half of them bringing their dog along for the fun. There was no charge for the event, but […]
In Case You Missed This…Alan and I Are On Shape.com!
Some of you may know about the circumstances under which Alan and I met, fell in love, and got married. They were a little out of the ordinary. Apparently Shape.com agrees. We were recently one of 12 couples featured in an article titled Fitness Fairy Tales from Real-Life Couples. The article was written by Charlotte […]
Thursday Thoughts: Run Like a Dog
Running like a dog is a topic that I’ve written about before, but after my run with Penny this morning, it was on my mind. So, for my Thursday Thoughts vlog today, I share my feelings about running like a dog and introduce you to a few of my running partners. Dogs truly embody the […]
Garlic Pizza. Vegan. Easy.
Whenever there is a big sporting event on television, like, say, the Superbowl, I enjoy creating a meal of vegan “football” food, even it is just Alan and me at home to enjoy it. While I wouldn’t exactly call it healthy, at least there is no animal fat or cholesterol. And, hey, it’s a holiday, […]
Friday Fitness: The SuperBall Workout!
Now that I have created my half marathon plan and I am logging all my workouts, you will occasionally see on my Strength Day something that says “SuperBall Workout.” It is a class that I teach to a group of men and women who are mostly age 60 and above. We do a variety of […]
