My running buddy got hit by a car this week. She’s ok, now, but things didn’t look so good to begin with. She broke her leg in three different places; tomorrow morning she’s going to have surgery to put it all back together. I’ve been assured by my vet-in-residence that she will be able to […]
Monthly Archives: June 2011
There’s something freeing about hitting the road without an ipod or a watch or a plan. This morning I set out on a nearby trail and just kept on going…. When I got home, I ran my route through google maps and found that I’d gone 6 miles! I’ve found that bananas are a good […]
For the first time ever, I have not fallen off the bandwagon after a big race. After I ran my first half marathon, I quit exercising for weeks. Starting up again was a slow, painful process. The same thing happened after I ran my second. It’s a horrible feeling – you work so hard, feel […]
Mix, then taste and adjust as desired: 1/3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese 3 tsp spicy brown mustard This simple dressing goes well with lots of things – Last night I drizzled it over already-split baked potatoes for a flavorful alternative to butter, bacon, cheese and sour […]
I made lemon muffins this morning after my run, using a recipe from The Gracious Pantry. (This is one of my favorite clean eating websites – go take a look!) The muffins were delicious – moist and flavorful and light. I was going to take a picture for the blog, but my family finished them before […]