So here is the situation. I needed to pick up 400ish calories, but I was at my macro limit for Fat. Trying to figure out how I was going to do this, it dawned on me that I had some Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla yogurt in the fridge. I could have just gone with that,…
Recap In Part 1 of the series, I covered why I started running and tasked you with deciding what type of runner you’d like to be. In Part 2 of the series, I went over different distances that competitive runners typically choose from. In this Part 3 of the series, I will discuss how to…
You’ve decided you want to be a competitive runner (again that can mean competing with yourself or against others). So what now? Well, the most likely next step is to decide your ideal race distance. To Marathon or Not To Marathon? Every runner is likely to have their ‘sweet spot’ when it comes to distance….
I tried this protein packed recipe and loved it. It was really tasty. Having been on a low-carb diet for the past year, the amount of carbs in this scared me, but the simple sugar count is pretty low at just 9.6g with only 4g of added sugar. The majority of the sugar is coming…
This is the first post in a series that will explore the vast world of running and its jargon from a new runner’s perspective. Part 1 – What is Running? My journey into the world of running began with about 6 steps of a jog. I declared, “Nope, that’s not going to work.” It physically…
Things you might see other runners wearing For those new to running (or other forms of working out), you’ll quickly realize the plethora of equipment in use by others in your sport of choice. Navigating the array of gear available can be both exciting and daunting. It is easy to get caught up in the…
A simple recipe for Keto Peanut Butter Cookies, containing peanut butter, erythritol, vanilla extract, and egg. Preheat, mix ingredients, roll into balls, flatten with a fork, and bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool and enjoy low-carb, flavorful cookies, ideal for a keto diet.