Best Post Run Snack EVER

Ok, I've tried a variety of post-run meals to fill the empty tank after a long run.  I've eaten pancakes, waffles, eggs and bacon, egg white scrambles, bagels with peanut butter and egg and cheese bagel sandwiches.  I used to crave the sweets after a long run but have moved to more savory, protein rich …

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Steps to Success!

In order to grow, thrive and succeed in life you must learn how to push past your comfort zone.  Sure we'd all like to achieve great things without discomfort, stress, embarrassment or failure,  but the reality is that nothing great happens without a deep breath and a jump into the great unknown. Being able to …

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Marathon Training Update

Ok last week Lisa and I tackled our 10-mile run, our first double digit run of our training.   We decided to take advantage of the weather and ran from the Marin side of the Golden Gate Bridge down along Chrissy Field, the Marina Green up and over the hill and into Aquatic Park.  Three light …

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Power to Produce!

Summertime is a produce lover's paradise!   Make a plan to add a fruit and a veggie to every meal to help get your 7-9 servings per day. Here are some great ideas: 1.  Sauteed zucchini, mushrooms and spinach in an egg white omelet. 2.  Frozen berries and half a banana mixed in with greek yogurt …

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Tips for Beginning Runners

Do you want to run but are not sure where to start?  Luckily running is a sport that requires little more than a good pair of running shoes.    If you are a walker that wants to become a runner or a couch-potato in need of some exercise here are a few great plans to turn …

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Step It Up!

I spent a few hours at the Marin County Fair yesterday with my 4 1/2 year old and my husband.   Just past the gates and before the first food truck there was a healthy-kids zone to encourage fitness and movement in kids.  This booth is great every year and the best thing is they give …

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Thumbs Up For the Library!

Summertime brings our family to the Marin County Free Library on a weekly basis.  My 4 1/2 year old normally picks out books from the big kids' section on trucks, cars and other things that go or most recently, a kid's book about the Statue of Liberty.     My 10 1/2 year old loves …

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Tip of the Week

Don't mistake eating out with a celebration.   Your birthday, anniversary, graduation or special achievement is one of the events that I think you can celebrate and let the calories fall where they may.  A meal out with the kids, your parents, a girlfriend or business colleague is just that, a meal. Distinguishing between the two …

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App Attack!

Admittedly I'm a little slow on the technology uptake.  I wanted the Iphone but we're not an AT&T family so I ended up upgrading my old flip phone for the HTC Hero.  This was in December, sadly it took me about 5 months to realize there was a "market" icon where I could download apps.  …

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