Monthly Archives: December 2011
But first, a recap
I’m all about setting goals for the new year, but I also think it’s important to take a little time to reflect back on the past year – the good, the bad and the ugly. So here we go… I … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Ponderings, Running
Tagged 2011 recap, deep vein thrombosis, nutrition, NYC Marathon, pulmonary embolism, recipes, running
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Can’t get enough: running shoes & cookies
I’ve been digging my runs lately – I’m not trying to hit any specific pace, just whatever the legs want each day. I’m back in NYC (I was only gone for 5 days but oh how I missed it!) and … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Running
Tagged brooks adrenalines, Central Park, grandma's classic cut-out cookies, recipes, running, sugar cookies
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The ‘burbs
I’m currently posting from my iPhone due to lack of Internet (it’s hard to steal wireless when all the neighbors are > 75 years old). This is my last morning in Buffalo, and my plans for an early 5 miles … Continue reading
Granola, gifts & freezing cold running
I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas! I’ve been spending the holiday in Buffalo with my fam, and for the first time in a while we didn’t have a white Christmas – sadz. But I have to admit, that was … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Recipes
Tagged cranberries and coconut, eleven madison park, gift ideas, granola with pistachio, running
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Shut up and enjoy yourself
Thursday was the first day of winter, but when I woke up at 6:30 a.m. (still can’t get the hang of this sleeping in thing) it was 52 degrees. That means shorts and short sleeves running weather… it is December, … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Ponderings, Running
Tagged eating during the holidays, indulgence, nutrition, running
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So this is what it’s like
Thanks for all the well-wishes about exams – I think the last one went fairly well, and I’m really glad it’s over! I woke up on Tuesday morning with no real plans whatsoever for the first time in many, many … Continue reading
Secret Santa & Cookies
Today is my first official day of vacation from work (two weeks, holla!) – but not so fast – I still have one last exam tonight! I just need to focus on vitamin B12, C, E, biotin, selenium, pantothenic acid, … Continue reading
Posted in Ponderings, Recipes, Running
Tagged holidays, nutella cookies, recipes, running, sweat squad
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On Caffeine and Performance
This morning I slept in until 6:45 a.m. (a new record!) and after some stretching and a banana, set out for a crisp run in Central Park. I ran my favorite bridle path loop for the first time since October, … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Running
Tagged caffeine and athletic performance, caffeine and running, Central Park, nutrition, running
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Running in the cold
It was unseasonably mild this morning (48 degrees!), and I was finally able to take advantage of this December “shorts” running weather. 5:45 a.m. Yeah, I’m as tired as I look. I ran an easy 6 miles and ventured onto … Continue reading
Taking it easy & vitamin C
Thanks for all of your comments to my last post! I’m still so excited to be running again, largely due to the awesomeness that is Dr. Levine and ART, paired with a little patience. But, I’m taking it easy Today … Continue reading
