A blog by a dietitian about running with a "dash" of real life and nutrition thrown in!
The Crim Festival of Races is one of my favorite running events of the year. From the expo to following the blue line to the bricks for the finish and everything in between (HILLS!) - it is a weekend that I look forward to every year. This year was no different. I was really looking… Continue reading Race Recap: Crim 2019
When I ran the Volkslaufe 5k last year, I thought it was hot. The race is infamous for being miserably warm every year, especially the 5k since it starts 2 hours after the other races do. This year lived up to the reputation with temperatures in the 80s at race start combined with high humidity.… Continue reading Race Recap: Volkslaufe 2018
In 2016, when I was considering doing a triathlon someday, I signed up to be a volunteer at the inaugural TriToFinish Sanford race. I ended up meeting my friend Christine, that I now refer to as my sis, as we were both volunteers on the bike course at the race. It was my first time… Continue reading Race Recap: TriToFinish Sanford Triathlon 2018
When my plans to run the Cedar Point races in June fell through, I asked my friend Paula about doing a girl's weekend in June that also included a race. She was all for it, so we started searching for "destination races". Finally we stumbled upon a relatively small race in Ludington called the Ludington… Continue reading Race Recap: Ludington Lakestride 10k 2018
This race in Traverse City, MI is so popular that the half marathon sells out within hours. So back on December 1st, 2017, my friend Christine sent me a Snapchat showing her waiting for the countdown to register for the race. I hadn't planned on doing the race but I messaged her back with, "Girls… Continue reading Race Recap: Bayshore 1/2 Marathon 2018
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month I am dedicating my running to raising awareness about mental illness and suicide. I hope that talking about it and running for it helps to break the stigma surrounding it. The month started on the right foot with me committing to running or walking at least one… Continue reading Race Recap: MOM 5k 2018
My husband Ken has been bugging me to run the "I Ran the D" 5k since its inaugural year last year. He saw signs for it when we went downtown to see The Lion King and said "We gotta do that one!" Unfortunately by the time we got around to actually trying to sign up… Continue reading Race Recap: I Ran the D 5k 2018
"A marathon is the purest act of faith. It is a long journey made of single steps, with ups, downs and plateaus. Throughout the journey you move forward to finish, to help and to encourage each other along the way. Today you are rooted in your own body, mind and spirit health. On this Earth… Continue reading Race Recap: Glass City Marathon 2018
The same day that the Race Ambassadors for the Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon were announced, Runner's World published an article about Stellar St. Patrick's Day Runs - and one of my hometown favorites, the BARC St. Patrick's Day Races, was featured! This year I was chosen as a Brand Ambassador for the title sponsor… Continue reading Race Recap: BARC St. Patrick’s Day Races 2018
Training for a marathon is always hard work, but combine that training with tons of snow, icy cold temperatures, and the yucky cold and flu bugs of winter... well, it's just plain tough. For me, add on starting a new second job on Saturdays and you really throw a wrench in the plan! So you… Continue reading Race Recap: Mardi Gras 5k 2018
I have run a lot of races - 59 to be exact - and there are not many races that I have done more than once or twice. Winterlaufe is an exception to that. I have run Winterlaufe every year since 2015. It was my first ever 8k and holds a special place in my… Continue reading Race Recap: Winterlaufe 8k 2018
Yesterday was the second race in the BARC Winter Race Series! Just like last year, no fannies were frozen. Unlike last year, we didn't have any guest appearance by the DNF possum. It was another great race with great people, followed by celebrating at a local eatery! My hubby was planning to run this with… Continue reading Race Recap: Freeze Your Fanny 5k 2018
I love winter running. I love snow. And this year, the BARC Christmas 5k did not disappoint! As my hubby and I were driving to the race, the snowflakes were falling softly. I was glad that I brought my YakTrax with me, because I knew we were in for a slippery day. We arrived… Continue reading Race Recap: BARC Christmas 5k 2017
My relationship with running lately has not been the greatest. I have been slacking with exercise period, definitely feeling some winter blues, and having a hard time with some major changes in my life. In the last couple of years things have changed so drastically and I find myself saying every single year... "If you… Continue reading Race Recap: Girls on the Run Reindeer Run 5k 2017
The weekend before Halloween, Ken, our friend Christine and I dressed up as superheroes to run the 2nd annual Trick or Trot 5k. This race was organized by our friend Matt who is the director of bands at Meridian schools. Proceeds from the race help fundraise band events such as their performance coming up soon… Continue reading Race Recap: 2nd Annual Trick or Trot 5k
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