For a filling a nutritious snack, make a batch of these dark chocolate granola bars, packed with a variety of nuts and seeds. This recipe was inspired by the first granola bars I ever made, which I eventually posted on here and called Nut & Seed Granola Bars. I noticed that when I added chocolate…
10 Commandments for the Injured Runner
Four physical therapy appointments down; six to go! Ever since my official IT Band Syndrome diagnosis, I’ve been going to PT about twice a week. At each visit, they’ve been having me stretch and gradually do more exercises. On my own time, I’ve been getting back into my workout schedule and doing my PT stretches…
7 Ways to Take Care of Your Running Feet
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had my fair share of ugly feet syndrome, due to that little activity called running. The constant wear and tear makes your feet calloused, blistered, and for some people lacking toenails. I apologize for this post getting real/gross quite fast, but if you’re a runner, you probably know…
How Long Does It Take to Get Out of Shape After Being Sick
Exactly a week ago I posted on ways to prevent and get rid of colds, and then this past Wednesday BOOM the flu hit me. Oy vey. This got me thinking. The last time I had the flu, I was training for my marathon. It was a month before the race, and I was completely…
Aloha Run 5K Recap
We spent our Sunday morning running the Aloha Run 5K, and it went by in a flash! That’s probably because we’re such fast runners though. (And by we, I mean Matt. He friggin won 3rd in his age group of 25-29. #rockstar) It was the 2nd annual Aloha Run, and it seemed very well put…
Firestorm 2014 + Mixing P90X and Running
I’ve developed an addiction to the news. If you weren’t aware, there have been up to nine fires at a time throughout San Diego burning over the past three or so days. Thank God, we’re about 30 minutes away from where all this is happening, but I know people who are right next to it…
Crazy 5K’s–My Next One
Guess what I’m doing in less than two weeks… Running a 5k apparently! Matt and I just signed up last-minute to run the Crime Stoppers Light the Night Against Crime 5k on the 26th. Because we can. The last race we ran was the Camp Pendleton Mud Run, and I’ve had the itch to sign…
Treadmill vs. Road: Which is Better for Running?
Workouts Wednesday: Ran 4 awesome miles at a 9:05 pace as the day was coming to an end. Aka it was cool outside and felt amazing. Thursday: A 60-second plank for my 30-day plank challenge. Needed to get a lot done, so I decided to take a second rest day this week and just do…
Hiking Adventures + Running on the Beach
This past weekend was chock-full of activities—aka it was awesome. As you can see from the title, we went hiking and ran on the beach! We haven’t gone hiking in ages, so it was nice to get out there and test my fear of heights… Seriously though, I’m usually good with heights, but the steep…
A Few of My Favorite Things
I just want you all to know that I’m drinking a $3.32 bottle of wine right now. No, I’m not consuming alcohol at 6am—I wrote this post last night. The sad part is…it’s not too shabby. I think I’ve gotten used to super cheap wine and don’t know the difference between good and bad wine…
Runner’s Jealousy
Today, I would like to discuss a disease I have developed over the course of the last five years: Runner’s Jealousy. I’m not talking about the running comparison trap, where I want to be super fast and run a million races like some crazy people out there. It’s more of a…you’re running; therefore, I should…
A Few of My Favorite Things
I’m so effing sore. It’s ridiculous. Monday’s Full Body Tabata Workout did it for me. Then last night, I ran 2.75 miles outside in the hot hot heat. Bleh. I survived though, so that’s always nice. Couldn’t make it to 3 though. ‘Twas sad. Today, I think I’ll either focus on upper body and core…
A Few of My Favorite Things
Today’s Workout: Yeah…no. I haven’t worked out since last Thursday. This past weekend was super busy, and I’ve been busy catching up on other stuff since! The plan is to resume the fitness thang this evening. These Are a Few of My Favorite Things Dollar Store Purchase: Popsicle molds. Last night I made lots of smoothie to…
Oh, Sweet Relief!
First off, Happy Memorial Day! Are you celebrating today?! We kind of did last night and did a bit of grilling. By the way, corn on the cob is the bee’s knees. (I don’t think I’ve ever used that expression before.) Oh, and we were feeling rebellious and drank white wine instead of red with…
My Favorite Healthy Things + Kona Kase Review
Last night’s workout was quite mild thanks to an annoying hip pain that needs to go away ASAP. Also, the workout didn’t happen till about 8pm because I’ve been a master staller at getting in my workouts lately. I just did an upper body workout in the form of my Toned Arms & Shoulders circuit…
