Reads and Recipes (October 25)

 How is it coming up on the last week of October? My favorite month is just flying by so fast! I hope November goes by slower so we can really enjoy this beautiful fall weather. This weeks’s reads and recipes features some wonderful fall dishes and tips for those of you with upcoming fall races.

 

Reads:

5 Reasons Running is So Cool from Competitor
     I agree the first point especially—running is not confined by rules in the way that many other sports are. You lace up your shoes and you go. No one is ever going to limit how fast or how far you can go. 

How Kara Goucher Finds Time for Family, Marathon Training and Herself from ESPN 
   Kara Goucher is one of my running role models, especially as she balances family and marathoning and has joined on to some really awesome brands— Oiselle and Nuun—that let her personality shine through.

The Best Race Strategy to Run a Personal Record from Ask Coach Jenny at Runner’s World
    Great tips on how to best pace yourself during a race. Focus on feel and effort rather than what your watch says—you may surprise yourself with a PR!

Timeline: Women’s Running Through the Years from Competitor
    This survey of the milestones in women’s running over the past 60 years fascinates my inner history geek.  

 

Recipes:

Cheesy Pesto Pull-Apart Bread from How Sweet It Is
    This is perfect for my upcoming carbo-loading. 

Simple Cinnamon Pumpkin Pancakes from Pinch of Yum
    These are happening tomorrow after I finish my 13 miler with tempo work. 

Cauliflower Cheese from Smitten Kitchen
     Two of my favorite foods. Yes, I am completely serious when I say I’m obsessed with cauliflower. 

33 Of The Most Delicious Things You Can Do To Sweet Potatoes from Buzzfeed
     I’m just going to start at the top and cook my way through this list. I love sweet potatoes. 

Question of the Day:
Anyone try any new recipes this week? How did they go?
Anyone racing this weekend?