Six things to throw away from your cupboard
It’s easy and we all know it; there are certain foods that don’t help us run faster. But when they’re in our cupboards, it’s hard to resist and we often end up making compromises (I’ll run an extra mile today for those cookies I ate after lunch). This year I’m going to be getting rid of these calorie culprits and hopefully help out my training.... Read More
Holiday Feast: New insight from RW
I’m sure most everyone has their holiday meal planned (if not… I really hope the grocery store is open today!). This morning I was checking out Runnersworld.com and found this great article about new traditions in holiday cooking. These are some healthier alternatives to some of the heavy food we’ve been cramming in over the last couple of weeks. Check it out,... Read More
Women’s Running Group: DailyMile
Recently, I’ve fallen in love with the new social networking site for runners and athletes: The Daily Mile (http://www.dailymile.com/groups/146-women-from-runnersworld) Why do I like it? I can easily log my miles whether they’re indoors or out, and I can get/give encouragement to fellow athletes. I just started a Women’s Running group on the Daily Mile and I’m... Read More
Creativity in the Fruitcake
I have been known to enjoy a good Italian pantone, light, or dark… even a citron (although these are usually enjoyed for soccer practice). However, I am sad to say that I didn’t make it to the 3rd Annual Internationally (and possibly Intergalactically) Acclaimed Independence Fruitcake Festival. Hopefully I’ll be able to attend next year. Fruitcakes are a perplexing... Read More
watch your waist this holiday season
Congratulations runners, we’ve made it through Thanksgiving! A lot of us out there have battled the bulge with local turkey trot races and end of the season marathon training. However now we’re faced with upcoming holiday parties, then Christmas celebrations with family and friends, and they all include high calorie cocktails, savory appetizers, irresistible sugar cookies,... Read More
Boston Marathon Chili
After a cold marathon, sitting down to a bowl of chili and a pint of beer is like heaven. Here’s a great recipe for Boston Marathon Chili. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large onions, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 pounds boneless pork butt or boneless country-style spareribs, cut... Read More
kathyruns investigates: highfructose corn syrup
A month ago, I was listening to one of my favorite radio shows, “This American Life” with Ira Glass. The title of the show was “A little bit of knowledge” and the stories were about a phenomenon called, modern jackass. People employ modern jackass to mask the gaps in their knowledge about a particular bit of information. I was convinced that Ira was speaking... Read More
book review: Food for Fitness by Chris Carmichael
Chris Carmichael’s Food for Fitness by Chris Carmichael My review rating: 4 of 5 starsCarmichael was a nutritionist for Lance Armstrong. Could you get better advice? This book is great for nutrition nerds like me, but I think it would bore some folks who aren’t into the science. That said, it’s still fun to get into, and Carmichael throws in some clever... Read More
power foods for runners
I just stumbled across this great video from Runner’s World magazine. Nutrition is such an important part of a runner’s life, but the amount of information out there is pretty daunting. It’s rare when I find nutrition information that is easy to digest (pun intended). Read More
over the bridge and through the woods, to sausalito we go
Last month I logged the longest run I’ll be doing during my NYC marathon training. I left my house at Ocean Beach early on a Saturday morning, and took off for the Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge is a bit intimidating, but it’s always been on my list. The run is full of unknowns: how cold will the bridge be? what’s the weather like on the other side? how many tourists... Read More
