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. I think my body is going to be thankful. Here’s a list of what I’m tossin’ and what... 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, Healthier Holidays  Read More

book review: Fast Track; Training and Nutrition Secrets from America’s Top Female Runner

Fast Track: Training and Nutrition Secrets from America’s Top Female Runner by Suzy Favor-Hamilton My review rating: 4 of 5 starsGreat book if you want to get technical. It offers some quality training advice, but where the book shines is in its nutrition content. A warning, though… unless you’re a nerd about nutrition for runners/athletes, this is going to be a bit boring. I love learning about the intricate details of what your body needs during certain... Read More