Now that it’s full-on fall here, I’m all about cozy comfort and warmth: Fuzzy socks, warm sweaters and the aroma of delicious soup bursting with autumn flavors. What better time to share some of my favorite fall soup recipes? Let’s start with Butternut Squash Soup with Pears and Apples. Between the sweet nature of the [Read More]
Back-To-School S’mores Fun!
The seasons they are a changing. While I’d sort of love summer to hang around all year long, our daylight is slipping away, it’s getting cooler overnight…well a little…the college drop-off is done and our middle schooler headed back to class as well. It’s time to get my head around a new season and all [Read More]
Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
We’ve been grilling like fiends this summer. That’s the way I like it. Summer is so fleeting here in the Chicago area, the more we’re outside, running, biking, playing, gardening, GRILLING, the more I feel like we’re embracing the warm weather while it lasts. GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS One of my favorite things to make on [Read More]
Grilled Lemon-Herb Shrimp
The first, glorious week of June is wrap! Before I get to my Grilled Lemon-Herb Shrimp recipe, here’s how my workouts went. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Early Track workout 4 miles Wednesday: 4 miles with coaching athletes +GRD fun Thursday: 4 overslept trail miles + Strength +Swim Friday: Rest Saturday: 6 miles in the rain (rainy miles count [Read More]
5 Ways to Rock Post-Workout Recovery + Giveaway
We work hard. Train hard. Day after day, week after week, putting demands on our bodies, expecting them to rise to the challenge. One of the most important components of training though, is sometimes rushed through or overlooked completely. I’m talking about recovery. Believe it or not recovery is just as important, if not MORE [Read More]
Snickerdoodle Protein Bites
This week kicked me in the teeth. That pretty much sums it up. Workouts happened in that I ran and did some strength and yoga but I wouldn’t call it training since the runs were more for sanity and decompression than anything else (although my Garmin told me I’m peaking for the second time since [Read More]
Quest Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Cups
If you asked any member of my extended family who’s most likely to bring a “healthified” dish to gatherings, all fingers would point to me. They’d be right. You may already know this about me as well. I’m always looking for new ways to make family favorites healthier, without sacrificing flavor or fun. When Quest [Read More]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Eggs
It was spring break here last week. Because we had no travel plans and the Caveman was away on business, it was challenging to do “fun things” with the kids, especially because the weather sucked. I mean royally sucked. Here’s how my workouts went. Notice something missing? Monday: Rest Tuesday: 6 Miles Tempo Rrun Wednesday: [Read More]
Celebrating a Runaversary with Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes
Truth: Whenever I make pancakes or french toast, I sneak protein powder into the batter for a little nutritional punch and staying power. Always. The kids have no idea. I’m not sure they’d care one way or the other. They’re just grateful to get pancakes on a regular basis. I loved the flavor and aroma of [Read More]
How to Get Your Health Goals Back on Track
The first quarter of the year is rapidly slipping away. Do you remember what your New Year’s resolutions and goals were? Are you making progress toward them? Are they long forgotten? If you need some help getting the motivation train back rolling on the tracks, I’ve got some tips for you. Basic changes you can [Read More]
