Where do I start? In case you didn’t know or see it on Instagram, I ran the Sprouts Mesa-PHX Marathon last Saturday! You may know that it didn’t go exactly as I’d hoped or planned, though I finished proudly, if somewhat behind where I’d planned. I titled this post A Tale of Two Races because […]
Training, Life, and the Mesa-PHX Marathon
It’s been way too long since I’ve posted any kind of training or life update, so here we are. I feel like when we get into the winter, which is the “season” in my neck of the woods, all I really do is work, run, eat, and sleep. Kind of boring, right? In case you […]
Chili con Not-Carne: A Great Meatless Monday Meal
For those of you who are getting buried under snow or putting up with freezing rain, here is something that will warm you up and make you happy that it is winter. I’ve been making a lot of soup this winter, but, until Alan asked specifically, hadn’t even thought about making this Chili con Not-Carne. […]
Spicy Indian Salad with Mint Lime Dressing
A few years ago, at Blogfest 2015, Morningstar Farms hosted a luncheon for the attendees. While not all of their products are vegan, they served a great spicy Indian salad that was made with a variety of veggies, faro, and their Spicy Indian Veggie patties, which are completely plant-based. It was so good that I […]
10 Tips to Maintain Your Healthy Lifestyle During the Holidays
Ah, the holidays. Our favorite time of year, right? The holidays make you think of family, food, fun, celebrations, and gifts. They also make you think of overeating, no time to work out, stress, money, and exhaustion. It can be difficult to maintain your healthy lifestyle during the six weeks or so from Thanksgiving through […]