I am not a huge fan of high winds. I can run in rain, snow and heat but, wind? No like!!!! About a year ago, my friend Alison who is always generous with her knowledge gave me this tip... "when it is windy, just run on trails, the trees block some of the force". Boy was I glad … [Read more...]
“I Have A Dream” Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I have always been fascinated with Martin Luther King Jr. I was born the day he was assassinated, April 4, 1968. In fact, just moments after he was pronounced dead 7:05pm a baby girl screamed her lungs out in a hospital near Los Angeles CA. Some might say "what rotten luck to be … [Read more...]
Crunchy Mayonaise Free Chicken Salad
I am often times thinking about different easy, healthy, and quick recipes that are high in flavor but not loaded with calories. I also like to eat high protein meals and keep the carbs down, unless I am intentionally building my glycogen (carb loading) the week before an … [Read more...]
Adapting To Mountains
Looking back on my life, it seems I've always taken the difficult path, the steepest route. It was never my intention, but things just seem to work out that way. Kind of like when you choose a line at the grocery thinking it will be the quickest, and then you must wait patiently … [Read more...]
Sweet Holiday Egg Nog Martini
I personally do not drink too much alcohol because, unfortunately, I have chronic Migraine diease. Alcohol is a trigger and can often times leave me balled up on the couch with a killer headache. However, I occasionally indulge in one or two and around the holidays I love to … [Read more...]