First Day of Paleo

My first day of paleo went pretty well! Drank a lot of water and ate to my heart's content. I only felt hungry when I was hungry, but because I've been foodblogging I've sure noticed how many times I get up to grab a snack. Breakfast - 6 egg white scramble Snacks throughout the day … Continue reading First Day of Paleo →

Unsolicited Advice to Newbie Runners (From a Newbie Runner Herself)

In the last week, I've had a few people openly declare to me their intent to start a running regimen or to tackle the marathon next year...and to them I say kudos!! Here's a few things I wish I knew about running before I started running. 1. It's going to be uncomfortable for awhile, but … Continue reading Unsolicited Advice to Newbie Runners (From a Newbie Runner Herself) →

Spring Cleaning: Paleo Diet and My Brand New Training Schedule

My last race left me a bit frustrated with how I've been trying to shove everything into my schedule...balancing school, freelancing, internship, and personal relationships left very little time for training the last few months, and I'm fed up! I've gained a bit of weight (SUPER SADFACE) and frankly, that's not okay. I'm feeling less … Continue reading Spring Cleaning: Paleo Diet and My Brand New Training Schedule →

Q+A: Getting Started With Your Very First 5K

Someone I know is looking to get into her very first 5K. As a matter of fact, a number of people I know are looking to get into their very first 5K! (Something's in the air for sure...) So, in an effort to help get them across the finish line, I wanted to put together … Continue reading Q+A: Getting Started With Your Very First 5K →

Race Recap: The 2012 LA Marathon

I survived...but man oh man I am definitely feeling the pain of undertraining. The course was great. It was the best foot tour of LA I've ever taken. What got me most excited about this race was that I've been to every part of the city, but I've yet to actually go through it in … Continue reading Race Recap: The 2012 LA Marathon →

Merry Christmas To You! Get 20% Discount On Any Running Shoes TODAY #runchat

Hey everyone! I just finished my Christmas shopping, and aside from some obligatory boxes of chocolate I've stuck with a theme this year...obviously health and wellness! Although I can't quite disclose what I got everyone just yet -- that's for later tonight when we open gifts! -- I got myself a neat little something too. … Continue reading Merry Christmas To You! Get 20% Discount On Any Running Shoes TODAY #runchat →

The $2.32 Power Dinner

It might seem a bit impossible to eat well on a budget, but more and more I am discovering that it is cheaper and easier to eat healthy at home. I ran a couple of miles after work and then wrapped up the evening with a weight training set. After I finished I was pretty … Continue reading The $2.32 Power Dinner →

Motivation Monday: Getting Excited About What’s Next

Change is pretty hard to face. I spent the weekend pouring over my personal training books. A lot of it was technical and scientific, and the material is admittedly more difficult than I had anticipated. However, the single thing that kept me motivated was the light at the end of the tunnel. The prospect of … Continue reading Motivation Monday: Getting Excited About What’s Next →

The 23.5 Hour Challenge

I came across this awesome video my friend posted on Facebook called 23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health? If you have eight minutes to spare, it might be the best thing you could ever watch for your health. It's something that seems pretty obvious, but coming … Continue reading The 23.5 Hour Challenge →

Motivation Monday: If You Want It, Get It

I'm a firm believer that you have to want change in your life in order to achieve it. If you're training for a new job or a marathon, you have to want to do it enough. Otherwise, you'll never go through with it. Let's take an example of Ben. He was overweight (like I was). He … Continue reading Motivation Monday: If You Want It, Get It →