I love training and racing hard. I enjoy the entire racing process, from creating a plan to crossing the finish line. But beyond grinding it out in those final miles, beyond the elation of a PR or a race well run, I also love sinking my teeth into an indulgent post-race treat or two. In the general running world, there can be a bit of an obsession with healthy eating - "clean" eating, gluten-free, no sugar, green juice, and any other diet trends that have graced the pages ...
Nutrition
Improving Eating Habits (without Dieting)
Improving your eating habits in the new year sounds like a cliche goal - and sometimes they are, when people follow drastic and unsustainable diets like Whole30. But my theory on healthy eating is that there is no better time than now to make small, sustainable, and effective improvements to how you eat. If you are looking to improve your eating habits, don't make huge overhauls and completely change your diet in a week. Eating habits are different from a diet in that they are meant to ...
How I Improved My Marathon Nutrition
When I first learned about marathons years ago, my second thought (after how could someone run for that long?) was about food and energy. How does someone run that long and not get hungry or tired from lack of food? Of course, I’ve learned the answers to those questions over the past several years, both from reading and from firsthand experience. Still, I’m fascinated by the topic of marathon nutrition and hydration and I enjoy reading how others fuel their marathons. I really nerd out on ...
Fuel Your Running with Potatoes
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Fitfluential on behalf of Potatoes USA. All opinions are my own. (I really, really like potatoes.) What’s one food that you always have in your fridge or pantry? For me, it’s potatoes, especially red potatoes and russet potatoes. Why? Because I believe potatoes are one of the best foods I can eat to power my running. Whether I’m marathon training or developing my speed, potatoes provide me with the carbohydrate, nutrients, and energy I need to ...
Healthy Eating During the Holidays
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Rainier Fruit. I am a ambassador for Rainier Fruit. All opinions are my own. Within a few short weeks, Christmas and New Years will be here - and so will all the food and festivities that come along with the holidays. The food this time of year is delicious - so delicious that it can be easy to overindulge almost every day and lose track of your health and fitness goals. Healthy eating during the holidays can be challenging, but it is most ...