Well, I came across a website after a friend had sent an article out that was linked to it. I read the article liked what it had to say and started searching through the website. It is the website for No-Meat Athlete. It is full of a wealth of information. It is focused on a vegetarian to vegan diet for endurance athletes.
Well as I have read and even signed up for a free e-course, I am loving what I am learning. I am finding new yummy recipes. I am finding out new ways to get protein. I am feeling better about what I eat. It is an amazing website. There are tons of recipes posted. I have tried quite a few. And no, not all the recipes have "strange" ingredients. Most have some very basic items. There have been a few things that I have had to look a little harder for.
I also learned alternatives to my soymilk. In addition to rice and almond milk there is something called hemp milk. Also for smoothies you can pack some protein in with hemp powder. I actually see that my local Meijer carries it so I will not have to make any special trips to find it. I tend to use soy for my protein but since there is conflicting information on the effects of soy I am looking at switching.
If you have a chance check out the website: www.nomeatathlete.com
I even have a new tech shirt that I ordered from no meat athlete. I love it!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Trail Running
So I tried last year running on a trail with the Dirty Herd group from Gazelle Sports. The first time I went out I thought I was going to die. It was the hardest run I had ever done. The ups and downs and the weird footing on the trail made it a very strenuous workout. I shared with my Du Tri group about the trail run. Susan and Andrea had run with me. We all realized what a great workout it was. It was a much harder cardio workout than running on the road.
Well now this year Jen and I have started running with this group every other week when I am off. We are loving it. We have so far only been running at Robinette's orchard. It is a beautiful 4.5-5.25 mile course. It could be cut a little shorter if need be. We have even started doing our Saturday morning runs there. We need the trail training so we are prepared for our first ever trail race in August.
If you have never given it a try. I highly suggest it! It is fun and adventurous; you feel safer out of the way of cars that do not notice you. It is really a peaceful time in the woods.
Well now this year Jen and I have started running with this group every other week when I am off. We are loving it. We have so far only been running at Robinette's orchard. It is a beautiful 4.5-5.25 mile course. It could be cut a little shorter if need be. We have even started doing our Saturday morning runs there. We need the trail training so we are prepared for our first ever trail race in August.
If you have never given it a try. I highly suggest it! It is fun and adventurous; you feel safer out of the way of cars that do not notice you. It is really a peaceful time in the woods.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
2011 Schedule and the such
So I am loving my new Vibram Bikilas. The make for an awesome run. I hope to be wearing these exclusively for my races this year. I am hopeful this will happen since I have been able to do some snow running in them. I did however go and buy a new pair on lightweight minimal shoes-Brooks Green Silence. They will allow me to run on the slippery trail with my YakTrax. I will wear my Bikilas on all runs off the trail.
My goals for this year are to enjoy the trail run with the Dirty Herd every other Sunday. I cannot go every Sunday due to work schedule. The trail is so much fun. It is so different from running on the road. It is almost freeing as you do not have cars to worry about. It is just you and the beauty of the woods. Thank you God for your beautiful scenery! I have a new hydration pack just for those long runs without a place to stop for fluids. I cannot wait to use it.
This year's racing schedule is shaping up as I type (most of which my great friend Jen planned out):
Mar--Irish Jig 5K (hopefully with my husband)
May--Fifth Third Riverbank 25K (hope Jim will do at least the 5K but maybe the 10K)
Jul--Warrior Dash in Mt. Morris, MI (mud and adventure); Holland 100
Aug--North Country Trail Run Half Marathon (in the Manistee National Forest)
Sep--US Air Force 5K/Half Marathon (Jen, Kristen, and I will be there-yahooooo!)
Oct-??GRand Rapids Marathon (still trying to convince Jen; we have run the half before and I
figured after a half marathon on the trail--what the heck!)
Colorburst ??
Well what will this year bring. How to fit in training, family, friends, work, etc. My, oh my! I am so excited. Now I have to get back to building up the miles.
So the training schedule starts the 3rd week in February.
My goals for this year are to enjoy the trail run with the Dirty Herd every other Sunday. I cannot go every Sunday due to work schedule. The trail is so much fun. It is so different from running on the road. It is almost freeing as you do not have cars to worry about. It is just you and the beauty of the woods. Thank you God for your beautiful scenery! I have a new hydration pack just for those long runs without a place to stop for fluids. I cannot wait to use it.
This year's racing schedule is shaping up as I type (most of which my great friend Jen planned out):
Mar--Irish Jig 5K (hopefully with my husband)
May--Fifth Third Riverbank 25K (hope Jim will do at least the 5K but maybe the 10K)
Jul--Warrior Dash in Mt. Morris, MI (mud and adventure); Holland 100
Aug--North Country Trail Run Half Marathon (in the Manistee National Forest)
Sep--US Air Force 5K/Half Marathon (Jen, Kristen, and I will be there-yahooooo!)
Oct-??GRand Rapids Marathon (still trying to convince Jen; we have run the half before and I
figured after a half marathon on the trail--what the heck!)
Colorburst ??
Well what will this year bring. How to fit in training, family, friends, work, etc. My, oh my! I am so excited. Now I have to get back to building up the miles.
So the training schedule starts the 3rd week in February.
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