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In my blog you’ll find pieces of my journey, reflections, lessons, and insights I hope you’ll carry with you.

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09 Jul 2018

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09 Jul 2018

Ultimate Superfood Breakfast: Runner Museli

When I was younger, I remember seeing muesli as an option in the store, something adults would eat for breakfast. A few times I had tried it, and wondered why the heck people would ever like that. Why would you want uncooked porridge oats to chew on like pieces of…

16 Jan 2017

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16 Jan 2017

When Your Indulging Wreaks Havoc

Who doesn’t like to indulge after a hard race?? Yeah everyone does. I mean you have accomplished something great just by completing the training and taking that first step onto the starting line, you deserve it. Here were some of my feelings about maybe indulging for a little TOO long…

21 Sep 2016

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21 Sep 2016

Why Food Prep? Exactly How to Do It (Without Breaking the Bank)

I have noticed that most people tend to fall in one of three camps when it comes to dinners. Eat out often, eat the leftovers for other meals, and repeat the cycle all over again Stop by a local supermarket most days in a week, picking up what you need…

17 Aug 2016

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17 Aug 2016

How to Find Healthy, Nutritious Food While Traveling

Over the past few years I have traveled more than I ever could have expected. Either way, traveling adds another complication when you are chasing down some big goals, as you want to do the best you can to eat foods that fuel your training. Sure, when you travel, you might research…

08 Jun 2016

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08 Jun 2016

11 Runner Friendly Meal Ideas for Healthy Eating

I thought I would share with you some of my favorite recipes and food combinations that I have been eating for meals since making these dietary changes. I think you all think it is much more complex than it actually is. I do like to change recipes all the time.…

01 Jun 2016

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01 Jun 2016

High Fat, High Protein Diet: What EXACTLY Do Elite Runners Eat?

UPDATE: Although I did use this diet for a while, I can now confidently say that I do not think it was good for me long term. I strongly recommend taking a listen to this podcast with Nancy Clark, to hear why I changed my mind. —- I talked about…

23 May 2016

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23 May 2016

More Fat & Protein, Less Carbs Helped Me Run a 2:37 Marathon!

Diet. I hate the word diet. I am sure a “healthy diet plan” brings up the same association words to me that it does to you; fad, not-gonna-last, weight loss, stupid. I don’t like the idea of making drastic changes to my marathoner diet, and I have made it very…

26 Feb 2016

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26 Feb 2016

How to Cook a Healthy, Nutritious Meal for Ultimate Recovery

I often get two questions about the recipes on my blog. Firstly, people as if I am a vegetarian. I kind of chuckle when this question comes, especially as I have mentioned in many interviews (and shared many times on social media) that my favorite post race meal is a…

03 Feb 2016

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03 Feb 2016

Eating Real Food: What Does That Mean? Snacks

I have talked to you about how I try to minimize the amount of junk that I eat. I try to eat as little processed food as I can…..other than my sweets, I will admit those are less than ideal, but if we all have a little part of our…

28 Oct 2015

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28 Oct 2015

What Elite Runners Eat: A Week of Dinners

We start off with vegetables. Either thinking about which vegetables we feel like or which ones are on sale. We purchase those foods, and base our meals around them. If we have something in particular we are craving, we will purchase what we need for that, but for the most…