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Low Calorie Iced Cafe Mocha
About 15 years ago I stopped drinking soda pop on the advice of a chiropractor. He recommended that I drink only water for 2 weeks. I did and you know what, it I really didn’t crave Coke anymore. That is because after the two weeks, I replaced Coke with Iced Cafe Mocha. I had at…
Sour Grape Crack
It is looking like summer is going to be sticking around for a couple more months in most of the U.S., so I figured I would share with y’all a hot weather snack that I stumbled onto. The idea is to mimic (loosely) gummy bears that aren’t little sugar bombs, but also something cold to…
Running Primer – Part 7
Stretch It, Stretch It Good… In the previous parts of this primer, you’ve been introduced to running concepts, terminology and given an example training plan for someone new to running. Before turning you loose on the road, track, trail or treadmill we need to discuss one last topic; Stretching. The questions are; what is it,…
Easy 5k Training Plan
Here’s a 12-week training plan designed to help you complete a 5k race. This plan assumes you’re starting with a low level of fitness, and the goal is to build endurance and confidence in running. This plan does not focus on speed/pace. The goal is to finish the race regardless of time. As you progress…
Running Primer – Part 6
You Better Work! In order to know if your running future is Sashay Away or Shantay You Stay… you’ll need to track running effort. Tracking running effort metrics like Heart Rate (HR) Zones, Threshold Pace Zones, and perceived exertion is crucial in training for several reasons: 1. Personalization and Efficiency 2. Avoiding Overtraining and Injury…
Running Primer – Part 5
One of the terms I mentioned in Part 4 of this primer was Lactate Threshold. As this is a term you will frequently see in training plans and in conversation with runners, I thought it important to give this topic it’s own part in the primer. Keep in mind that as a beginning runner, you…
Running Primer – Part 4
Primer Recap The confusing world of running terminology Before I get into actual terms you may typically see in a running training plan, I wanted to preface the information. If you were to look up each of these terms you’ll likely find different and perhaps seemingly contradictory explanations for each. Thus is part of why…
Eating Before Bed?
I was always told that you should not eat before going to sleep. Much like the “don’t eat before going swimming” we heard as kids. Turns out there is one food that is may be ideal to consume a half hour before bed. What is that food item? Certainly not a twinkie. Eating cottage cheese…