I absolutely love this time of year for road races – you’ve got the Halloween themed races over the next two weeks, the turkey trots in late November, and Jingle Bell & Santa themed runs in December. It’s a great way to make sure that you stay active throughout the upcoming busy holiday season –…
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The Color Run 5K Review & Recap
Keeping with my lucky streak of winning things, I happened to win an entry to the Color Run 5K through a giveaway on another blog. I’ve done a few other color runs, but never “The Color Run” which I believe was the original branded version that started the trend – so I was excited to…
Are you a runner? Check out Craftsbury Running Camps!
If you are a runner, I highly recommend checking out the running camps at Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont. I’ve been lucky enough to get to speak twice this summer on sports nutrition at these camps, and have just been amazed at the experience they provide for their campers. Here are 6 reasons to check…
Why I heart Alysia Montano (the athlete who competed at 8 months pregnant)
I recently saw that Alysia Montano had her baby girl this month, and it reminded me that I never got a chance to write a blog post about her. So here it is, albeit a little late! When Montano ran the 800 meters at the U.S. track and field championships back in June, I was…
How to Become a Better Runner
At IDEA World’s BlogFest this past week, I was able to attend “Running Secrets to Success: Skills and Drills for Trainers, a session given by Jason Karp. He is the owner Run-Fit and also has a PhD in Exercise Physiology. The session started with an in depth review of the science behind running, including discussions…
Your guide to running and triathlon lingo
Ever been confused by some of the exercise lingo used when runners or triathletes are chatting? Or perhaps you’re struggling to figure out what some of the terminology in running magazines mean? If you’ve ever wondered what those strange words and phrases mean, check out this guide to running and triathlon lingo. Foot strike – This…
Finish at the 50 5K Race Review and Recap
When I found out a few of my Couch Potato to 5K Runners were planning to take on the Finish at the 50 5K, I decided to join in on the fun. I’ve actually done the 10K version of this race several times before, but had never done the 5K. The 10K is a standard…
22 of my favorite running slogans, quotes, and t-shirt sayings
One of my Couch Potato to 5K groups recently asked me for suggestions for slogans or sayings to go on a running t-shirt. There were a few that I thought of off the top of my head, but when I started browsing for more I found a ton of awesome ideas. Here were some of…
Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K Race Review & Recap
Today I ran the Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K with my husband. Diabetes is a cause that’s near and dear to me, both professionally (as a dietitian) and personally. From a personal standpoint, I am passionate about it since my cousin Ben (photo below!) suffers from Type 1 diabetes. Imagine being a kid and having to…
5 Reasons I’m Running the 5K Foam Fest + Race Giveaway!
Woohoo – I’m all signed up for the 5K Foam Fest. I’ll be doing the New England event, taking place in Haverhill on June 21st. But there are also tons of other locations throughout the U.S. – and you have a chance to win a free entry in our race giveaway! First, I thought I’d…