Tuesday's run was shortened when I got a kink in my left glute and unfortunately this pulled muscle plagued me all of yesterday too. When I woke up for the gym, hoping to run, I had shooting pains down my leg and up my lower back, so I listened to my body and did some abs, …
The shoe saga
It has taken 3 pairs of shoes over this past month to finally find a pair that I am in love with. After adjusting my running form I went back to my original lightweight running shoes but I was not satisfied with the lack of sole padding and they were pretty warn in. So then …
Celebrating the holiday
Ever wake up with a craving? Well I had to have eggs yesterday morning so eggs I had, complete with nutritional yeast and a few rice cakes with jam. After a long run day I normally like to do light cardio and some strength training. Because I ran 7 miles the day before I opted …
Tips of Chi
Sunday morning (middle of the long-weekend morning) I took advantage of the beautiful weather, the time of day and my fully recovered health to go for a long run. I am still working on perfecting my new mid-foot strike, so during my 7 mile run I was constantly trying to adjust my foot placement, posture …
I scream for ice cream
I finally woke up with an actual appetite on Saturday and after enjoying a banana with peanut butter and a few handfuls of cereal I attempted some exercise. I ran 4 miles on the treadmill and did a few abs and it felt great to sweat again (not due to a virus that is). (I …
One of the bloggers
It is rare that we are not scooping peanut butter out of a Costco sized tub, but yesterday morning I was left with a normal sized, mostly empty, jar of peanut butter, so I did what any other healthy living blogger would do and I made Oats in a Jar (OIAJ). My oats did not soak …
Sick Day
I survived the night and felt much better than I did Wednesday afternoon, but I spent Thursday at home resting up. Most of the day was spent watching TV, surfing the world wide web and a bit of work. I know this stomach bug is going around and it's only supposed to last 24 hours, …
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
It happened - I couldn't avoid it much longer after all of that quick travel over the weekend...I got the stomach bug. I made it through a few hours of work and then realized I wasn't going to make it the rest of the day, so my knight in shining armor (Dave) came in his …
Valentine’s
I hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine's Day - I know I did. I spent the day at home from work, reading V-day wishes from loved ones... running the longest I have run since my injury over the new year (8 miles) and treating my body to a delicious protein drink via straw... relaxing for the …
Half Day
Remember in elementary/middle/high school when you got to leave at 12:30 or 1 for a half day? Well I treated Monday like my very own grown up half day. After working all weekend long I decided to stop into the office early in the morning and get all my immediate work done and then take the rest of the …
Almond Jay 