Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Who is ready for some football food? Since I was visiting my kids this weekend at Indiana University and I was headed to my first tailgate party, I was thinking about all kinds of yummy tailgate munchies. These Jalapeño Popper Wontons are perfect for football fans everywhere. Jalapeño PopperWontons These Jalapeño Popper Wontons are easy to customize by adding more or less jalapeño based on your spiciness tastes. Normally, you would … [Read more...]
Back at it-Weekly Wrap
Coming back after our 2 week vacation in Alaska, kind of threw me for a loop for a few days. Why does flying make you so tired when you are just sitting there? I am finally back on the right time zone and was ready to get back at it this week. Joining Wendy and Hoho for the Weekly Wrap. Back at it Monday- 30 min elliptical + 60 min strength training + 40 min treadmill walk I really missed my strength training workouts while in Alaska and was happy to get back at them this week. My … [Read more...]
What’s Sleep Hygiene and How Can You Improve Yours?
One of the ongoing trends in the fitness and wellness world continues to be the importance of recovery and sleep. In fact, sleep now has a new catchy phrase-"Sleep Hygiene". So What is Sleep hygiene and how can you improve yours? Disclaimer: I received a BeadGear pillow to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro What's "sleep hygiene" and how can you improve yours? Sleep hygiene is "a variety of practices and habits that are necessary to have good … [Read more...]
Using Run/Walk Intervals After Injury To Resume Training
If you are a regular reader around here, you may recall that I have been dealing with an achilles strain for the past few months. I finally sought help and entered Physical Therapy about a month ago. Like all runners, I was anxious to keep up my training and stay in running shape while treating my achilles strain. Fortunately, I was given the go ahead to continue running. I've been using Run/Walk Intervals to allow me to do just that. Using Run/Walk Intervals After Injury While no runner … [Read more...]
Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels and Butternut Squash
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. While I am still not ready for any pumpkin recipes quite yet, I am ready to start embracing some butternut squash. Of course there are endless ways to cook with squash, but my favorite is to roast it. Combine them with some Brussels sprouts and you've got a delicious side. These Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels and Butternut Squash are always a staple in my fall meal planning. Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels and Butternut … [Read more...]
Highlights from Our Alaska Cruise
I am still a little jet lagged and still riding high from all the adventures of the last two weeks in Alaska. While it's impossible to recount all the beauty, adventure, activity and majesty of Alaska in one short post, I'm going to give you some of the highlights from our Alaska cruise. Highlights from our Alaska Cruise After a long flight, we arrived in Vancouver where our Seabourn Cruise would begin. In case you missed it, I started off with a fabulous City Running Tour in Vancouver. A … [Read more...]
Do Anywhere Resistance Band Workout
You all know that I love to workout while traveling. While I like to take advantage of getting out and exploring the surroundings as much as possible, I also like to prepare some workouts to keep me on track. Knowing I can get a full body workout with my Resistance Band, they are always in my travel bag. I came up with this Do anywhere resistance band workout to take with me but it's perfect to do anywhere, anytime. Resistance bands add resistance your exercises the same way weights … [Read more...]
Quinoa White Bean Pizza Pesto Burgers Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that everyone is back at school and perhaps back on track with more cooking and family meals, it's the perfect time to try out some new healthy recipes. When I whisked up those Pizza Pesto Egg Muffins last week, I realized how much I really loved pesto. I figured, why not keep up the streak? This week I am sharing my Quinoa White Bean Pizza Pesto Burgers with you all. Quinoa White Bean Pizza Pesto Burgers Making your own veggie … [Read more...]
What’s On My Fall Racing Plan
It might not quite feel like fall yet but I hear it's coming soon. October and November are my absolute favorite months of the year for running. The cool, crisp morning air and the changing of the leaves are what get me out the door. The heat and humidity slowly fade and running becomes less of a struggle. Fall is also my favorite time to participate in races. So what's on my fall racing plan this year? My Fall Racing Plan I am pretty excited about my fall racing plan for this year. I've 3 … [Read more...]
Run Vancouver with City Running Tours
If you had one day in Vancouver before you get on a cruise ship for 11 days, what would you do? Run it of course! Having never been to Vancouver before, I had no idea where to run on my own. I was elated to find that there was a City Running Tour available in the city. Having done one in San Francisco last year, I knew I would be in good hands. What's a City Running Tour? Exactly, what it sounds like. City Running Tours are available in 14 cities currently. They provide a guide that … [Read more...]
Pesto Pizza Egg Muffins & Back 2 School Breakfast ideas
Happy Labor Day! Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. This week it's all about Back to School breakfast over here. I am always looking for new ways to enjoy my eggs and these Pesto Pizza Egg Muffins are a new fave of mine. Pesto Pizza Egg Muffins Of course there are endless ways to mix up your egg muffins. You can basically add anything into them and they are delicious. These protein packed bites of goodness will fill up the tummies of you and your family as you send … [Read more...]
September Ultimate Coffee Date At Sea
Thanks for joining Coco and me for The Ultimate Coffee Date today. I will be joining you all at sea! The hubs and I set sail yesterday from Vancouver cruising our way to Alaska. I might be a little late for coffee but please save me a cup or two. I've got lots to share with you all today so let's get right to it. September Ultimate Coffee Date At Sea If we were having coffee, I would tell you...The hubs and I are on our first Empty Nester trip. We arrived in Vancouver late Thursday and … [Read more...]
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