10 Miles here I come
Category: Running
Trying something new
This time last year I was training for my first half marathon. I had never run more than 3 miles at a time and the idea of being able to run over 10 consecutive miles was just ludicrous. But before I knew it I was addicted to hitting the pavement, sipping down Nuun and gobbling …
During and After
Yesterday's post was all about what I do before I go for a long run. Well here is how all of that preparation paid off and then how I recovered. Because there was minimal wind yesterday morning I decided to take advantage of the running playground I live in and run across the Golden Gate …
Pre-Run
I am about to go for a long run this Saturday morning and there are a few ways I prepare for a 7plus mile run: Friday night I make sure I eat a nice dinner - I was lucky enough last night to head to Japan town and enjoy some fish with one of my …
WIAW – blast from the past
Based on the blog title and catch phrase it is clear that I love almond milk. While this obsession is based on taste, it is not purely voluntary, as dairy does not agree with my intestines. Even avoiding said foe does not always keep my stomach at bay and yesterday I felt the wrath of …
It’s beginning to look a lot like springtime
Yesterday I did something I have been wanting to do for a long time...eat peanut butter GU on a long run! I heard about peanut butter GU earlier in the year and unfortunately my injuries left me unable to run a block, let alone the hour plus when a GU is recommended. Yesterday, at the …
Continue reading It’s beginning to look a lot like springtime
It’s not delivery, it’s d’jordan
The first half of the day consisted of lots of egg whites. Breakfast was a microwaved protein bowl and lunch was veggies and lettuce with Trader Joe's Egg White Salad on top (Notice the Costco box of almond milk under the table) I love that it's so light out in the evenings so I can …
Running through my mind
Even though I woke up pretty sore Sunday morning, I was determined to run my seven mile goal for the day. So, while catching up on blogs that I have missed over the busy week at work, I ate one of my favorite meals of all time, banana and nut butter (this time it was …
nickles and dimes – also known as CHANGE
Sunday's are reserved for moving slower, taking care of errands and lounging in the evening. I did take care of errands, like going to the market, and I did lounge in the evening, but the moving slowly part did not happen. I woke up and ran 5 miles in the beautiful spring sun - but …
You know you’re a runner when…
you get excited to go for a run even when the sky looks like this The weather in San Francisco changes hour to hour and from neighborhood to neighborhood. The sun was out when I left my office downtown, but as the bus travelled home the clouds creeped closer with every stop sign. By the …