It’s finally Spring! It’s been a long and very cold winter. Even the hardiest of runners have been driven indoors, forced to run on the dreadmill for fear of sub-zero temperatures and icy roads. That’s why now is a good time to spring clean your running routine. This post is sponsored by Adidas. Spring Clean […]
I Can’t Believe I Did This! Ragnar So Cal And Other Random Stuff
Don’t you hate it when someone promises something, say a big announcement, at a certain time, then fails to follow through? I do. Which is why, even though life tried to intervene, I’m posting this is the middle of a Friday afternoon (instead of my normal early morning time). And while I’m not really sorry […]
Middle Eastern Balela Salad. California Style
My first introduction to Balela salad was when my daughter-in-law stocked up some vegan options from Costco for Alan and me when we were watching the grandkids one weekend. I thought it was pretty good, but, since I don’t get to Costco very often, didn’t give it much more thought. Then I saw it at Trader […]
Breaking Barriers: 3 Women I Celebrate on International Women’s Day
Okay, ladies, let’s celebrate! March 8 is International Women’s Day! Even better, the month of March is Women’s History Month. It’s a great time to celebrate women, so as a runner I’d like to honor a few female runners who I admire. All three break barriers in their own way. Breaking Barriers: 3 Women I […]
4 Ingredient Cashew and Medjool Date Recovery Bites
These Cashew and Medjool Date Recovery Bites taste like a sweet treat but are actually a nutrition-packed recovery system with no added sugar. Each recovery bite contains about 130 calories, with the 4:1 recommended ratio of carbs to protein that is essential for recovery. There are also electrolytes to help with rehydration, and these Cashew […]
Total Body Workout for Runners
Happy Wednesday, runners! I’ve got a new total body workout for you! I know that I focus a lot on hip, glute, and core workouts because those are areas that runners really need to work on for improved performance and reduced injury risk. But we can’t forget the upper body either. We’re runners though, and […]
