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Definitely check out skinnytaste.com as @Lounmoun suggested. She seems to focus on making family friendly meals. Calorie counts are low, but so are potion sizes, so you have to pay attention to that. You can always supplement her meals with veggies or salads though.

1 hour(ish) trail run this afternoon. it's gonna be muddy :)

Same. I alternate the Isometrix, Dynamics and Yoga on my two days per week that I don't run (which I consider my rest days). Today was supposed to be my weekly 5AM group track session day. I ran my 2 mile warm up to the track, but when I got there, I realized that my legs were still trying to recover from my trail race on…

@girlinahat -Wow, that sounds like a pretty epic race in all regards, including that medal. Is that 3 dimensional? Does it move? It's very interesting. Congrats to you on outrunning that sweeper. It sounds like it wasn't an easy task for most involved. I ran my first trail race this weekend and I have a new respect for you…

Running hills is never "easy". Some tips on making it less difficult: 1.(as mentioned) Slow your pace and try to maintain a constant effort, not speed 2. Don't look at the top of the hill. Focus on objects along the way and try to run to that object. When you get there, pick another and focus on getting to that one. Before…

@cburke8909 - Awesome job! I had to comment because that is the exact same PR as mine and I was also shooting for a sub-1:40! gotta love making it with seconds to spare!! I have officially given up on trying to post and keep up with this thread. I have been super busy at work and simply don't have the time to read every…

Looks delicious. I am stealing this idea for dinner one night this week. I might add shrimp to the risotto.

Definitely doable, especially with the amount of time you are putting into your training. I know that conventional wisdom says that in order to get faster, run more miles. But I am wondering if you might actually benefit from dialing it back just a bit. Here is my thinking: You have already built a pretty solid base, so…

Today is a combo lifting and running day. I like to get my run done in the morning before work and hit the gym after work, but it was storming out this morning, so I guess I will be running after the gym.

Advice on lifting for runners is all over the map:"do plyo", don't do plyo","lift heavy", "body weight exercises only" and everything in between. I agree with the above that it's hard to do both well. You have to decide which one you want to be your focus and supplement with the other. I choose to focus on my running.…

I just learned of these the other day. They are a great core workout! There are also a lot of things that you can do during your everyday routine that can help to strengthen your core. For example, when sitting down or standing up from a chair, do not use your hands to assist. When walking up and down stairs, do not hold…

I have two of these Marika sports bras that I picked up for around $20 at the Off Fifth Avenue outlet and I love them. They do have the annoying inserts that @polskagirl01 was talking about, but I like them because they do not have large seams and don't chafe on long runs. I am not that well endowed though, so I can't…

@fitoverfortymom -We really liked it too and chicken is not a favorite of mine or my husband. I think I will make it again next week. It's a great summer meal. Last night my hubby called me from work and said he had to take some out of town colleagues out for dinner, so I cancelled my planned turkey burgers and whipped up…

Yesterday was my evil day. 4:45 AM run to track, 6 X 800m intervals with 400m recovery, run to Starbucks, walk 1.5 miles home. Hit the gym after work for total body strength training: deadlifts, overhead press, pistol squats, bent rows, Romanian deadlifts, side planks, woodchops. Today is a recovery day with an easy trail…

@shanaber - I love Hobbes <3 <3 <3 Yesterday morning I got up at 4:30, ran to the local school track and joined a group of fellow (waaay fast) runners for a 5AM speed session, cool down run to Starbucks for an iced Americano (to which I added a scoop of protein powder) followed by a mile and a half walk home. After my…

If walking outside is out of the question, you could always go to a local mall or other indoor place (office building?) and walk.

I am a runner trying to incorporate lifting into my schedule. I lift two days per week and what works for me is to lift on my hard running days (speed work and tempo). It does make those two days a bear, but that way it does not interfere with my rest and recovery. My easy days are still easy and I am able to recover.

I mix a half scoop of vanilla or chocolate whey protein powder in a bit of water in the bottom of my cup, fill with ice then brew my coffee (Kuerig pod) in to this hyper chiller and pour over top. It keeps the coffee from getting watered down and makes a delicious iced coffee .

I have been popping in from time to time. I have had a very busy week at work though, so not much time to comment. I also try not to spend too much time on this thread at work. My company has the ability to monitor our internet usage and when I start to see all of those banner ads about alcohol treatment centers and what…

I agree with Greek yogurt or even making them with milk. You may also consider using quinoa in place of oats. It's a bit higher in protein. However, I usually just add protein powder and coconut flakes to mine.

When I drink alcohol, my RHR is always in the 50s, but it's in the 40s when I don't. I know that a RHR in the 50s is not cause for concern and is actually kind of low, I just find it interesting that alcohol has that much affect on it. The only major health issue that I have ever had to deal with is Crohn's disease, but…

So far so good this week on the diet front, but it is only Wednesday, and only half way through at that, so I still have plenty of time to blow it. Oh, and I should probably clarify that by diet, I mean just what I am eating. I am not currently trying to lose weight, but am more concerned about my overall health. I have…

@Cmorning99- I had to laugh at the image of you in your recliner at 5AM playing Candy crush. I can relate. I have had to cut more than one AM run short because I got sucked into that game. But hey, at least you got up! @shanaber- I used to have a glass of wine every night too. And then it turned into two. And sometimes…

Awesome job, @Orphia! You continue to inspire us all!

@ariceroni -Congrats on the 5K PR and overall great race! I loved your pictures, even the one where you are about to hurl!

I have been meaning to give you my thoughts on this. I try to stay in "half marathon shape" year round as well. For me this means being able to run a half marathon whenever the opportunity arises. As such, I don't really ever follow any kind of HM training plan. I try to keep my base mileage around 30-35 miles per week…

@shanaber- I either put rice or quinoa in mine. Hope you feel better!

6/1-rest day 6/2-6 miles (hot and humid) 6/3-7 miles (mix of trail and paved) 6/4-rest day 6/5-7 miles total including 4X1000m speed work and strides 6/6-5.4 miles on trail 6/7-1 hour strength training 25.4/120 miles I finally dragged my butt to the gym last night for the first time in ages. I did a runner's specific…

I was planning on having left over pork chop and sweet potato from last night's dinner, but I ate all of my pork chop and did not make an extra sweet potato, so I had to rummage through my freezer for lunch. Leftover chicken tikki masala it is. I am going to eat it with what's left of the mashed potatoes and cabbage I made…

6/1-rest day 6/2-6 miles (hot and humid) 6/3-7 miles (mix of trail and paved) 6/4-rest day 6/5-7 miles total including 4X1000m speed work and strides 6/6-5.4 miles on trail 25.4/120 miles This thread has been busy since I last checked in about 12 hours ago. Jeez people...slow down! I will have to catch up at lunch time,…