I'll spare you the details of what I've been coughing up all morning. I'll even spare you from having to see it (I was very tempted to take a picture to share). I am actually showing some restraint today. Are you impressed? Or does this mean I've sold out to the man? I woke up today feeling sick - ... Read More about I’ll spare you
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I want to run!
Today I am obsessed with redeeming myself after my Disney marathon! I want to run!! But, I know better than that, so for now I am obsessing over marathonguide.com looking for my next race :) My plan for marathon redemption has to be smart because I don't want to keep doing this to myself. These ... Read More about I want to run!
Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever
I'm glad I don't have a fever because I refuse to starve! But, I do have a cold. Yes, I haven't beaten the damn thing yet. I was feeling better last night so I didn't take any medication before I went to sleep. Then, I woke up around 4am coughing up a lung and couldn't get back to sleep for a while. ... Read More about Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever
What’s this sound?
Ben always jokes that I never get sick so today every time I cough I ask him, "What is this sound my throat keeps making?" I think it's funny. Hopefully, you'll think this picture of my greasy forehead is funny. Five finger forehead all the way. Snack picture is MIA - Greek yogurt :) Dinner was ... Read More about What’s this sound?
Disney Marathon Pictures
The Disney Marathon Pictures are in! I am very happy that I don't look half as bad as I felt - you can't even tell that I want to die in most of them :) Here is the link to the full load of them. I am really considering buying this one, since it's in front of the castle and I was smiling and all... ... Read More about Disney Marathon Pictures
Needed: More Protein
I think I may need more protein in my little Mexican life. For some reason my taste-buds lean towards carbs - not protein, so balancing Intuitive Eating with my nutritional needs is going to take some work. I have been really trying to listen to my body, but the last few afternoons (pre and ... Read More about Needed: More Protein
Marathon Recovery
I am still recovering from the marathon, so I'm not sure if the different body aches are illness or mary related. One thing I do know is milk based hot chocolate was a bad idea last night since I am coughing up things that shouldn't be discussed in public. The week after a marathon is called Zero ... Read More about Marathon Recovery
Mexican Meatless Monday – Part II
Welcome to the second Mexican Meatless Monday! You guys know I love easy recipes and this is another one of my classics :) Tonight for dinner I made Easy Black Bean Soup (see I even added easy in the name). The soup only requires four ingredients plus chips and cheese for topping. Ingredients: ... Read More about Mexican Meatless Monday – Part II
2010 Disney Marathon Recap
I'm still alive, but not feeling great. Let me start at the beginning though... The day before the race we drove from the Sarasota area to Orlando for the expo. Ben's brother Jon was our driver :) We were all shocked at how cold it was! Jon didn't even pack pants! The expo wasn't amazing ... Read More about 2010 Disney Marathon Recap
The miracle is that I had the courage to start
“The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” - John Bingham I kept telling myself this today during the run since all the odds were against me on this one. After a very hard training season, I couldn't get to sleep last night because I suddenly felt super ... Read More about The miracle is that I had the courage to start
Off to Orlando
I am off to Orlando today! I'm a little stressed because Ben's brother is taking us and were..waiting for him to get here... I made overnight one hour oats as soon as I woke up this morning (overnight oat recipe, but just waited an hour to eat it). I wanted to make sure I got in some good fuel ... Read More about Off to Orlando
Marathon Jokes
In an effort to keep the mood light (despite my anxiety about it), I've decided to share some marathon humor. Someecards always comes through for me... Funny shirt ideas: "This seemed like a good idea - three months ago!" "26.2?! I thought it was 2.62!" "Running is cheaper than ... Read More about Marathon Jokes
Disposable Running Gear
Today I hit up the Goodwill for some disposable running gear. I know it's going to be super cold at the start of the race, but I get hot fast once I'm running. So, I don't want to wear extra clothes once I am warm. I went to the Goodwill in search of a sweatshirt I can wear to the race, but ... Read More about Disposable Running Gear
It’s Tempting
It's tempting. And I'm not talking about this cake and ice cream I had after dinner ( so tempting that I couldn't resist)... What's tempting is to make a goal of pacing myself faster than is realistic. It's tempting to hope that some how, some way I'll be able to beat my first marathon time. But, ... Read More about It’s Tempting
Eating out…again
I've eaten out the last three meals! I know that's what happens when you travel, but we normally eat at Ben's parents most of the time when we visit. On our way to Ben's sister's place I ate some all of these cherries. If cherries were illegal I would be in and out of jail my entire life. ... Read More about Eating out…again