Week 6 HM Training Recap

July 20, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running Brooks, half marathon training, Pure Flow 2, Run Happy, Running, Skechers, weight maintenance

I just got back from a walk with Lucy and figured I might as well get my summary post in so that I can (hopefully) post a recipe tomorrow for Meatless Monday :) That's probably kinda hard to read, so here's a recap: Monday: 35 minute easy/recovery run. Did 3.71 miles in 35:01. I felt … Continue reading Week 6 HM Training Recap

Wordless Wednesday

July 16, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Wordless Wednesday

Week 5 Half Marathon Training Recap

July 15, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running half marathon training, no meat athlete, plant-power, Running, Treadmill

Better late than never, right?! I only ended up running 3 days, but still managed to get in over 30 miles for the week! I did my speed-work on Wednesday (treadmill): 8 x 400 repeats (love this workout!) for 30 minutes (just over 3 miles), hill-work on Friday (treadmill): 3.5 miles of level 1 hills … Continue reading Week 5 Half Marathon Training Recap

BBQ Black Bean and Quinoa burgers with Vegan Potato Salad

July 12, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday BBQ, black beans, Meatless Monday, plant-power, Quinoa, Recipes, vegan, Vegetarian

Tonight was my 2nd time making these burgers - they are sooooo good! I think the recipe I adapted it from came from animalplace.tumblr.com, but when I went there looking for it (to give credit) I can't find it. But anyways, I altered it enough that it's now my own recipe :) BBQ Black bean … Continue reading BBQ Black Bean and Quinoa burgers with Vegan Potato Salad

Weeks 3 and 4 Half Marathon Training

July 7, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running Marathon training, Running, Splat

Here's how Week 3 went: A total of 34 miles ran/walked! My Week 4 Summary sheet is at work and only half filled out since I got off early on Thursday and was off Friday (the 4th). And this morning (at 2am) I woke up with a horrible migraine so I stayed home. But here's … Continue reading Weeks 3 and 4 Half Marathon Training

Wordless Wednesday

Image July 2, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Wordless Wednesday

Week 2 Half Marathon Training Recap

June 23, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance GoRun2, half marathon training, Running, Skechers, weigh-in

Week 2 done, and I finished up by running a half marathon yesterday. Not a race, but just because I promised myself I'd run a half marathon on my birthday :) Although it was a good run, it wasn't the smartest thing to do without the proper training. I ended up with a huge blister … Continue reading Week 2 Half Marathon Training Recap

Esther the Wonder Pig needs your help!

June 20, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Esther the Wonder Pig Esther, Esther the Wonder Pig, farm sanctuary, fundraising, love, peace

Time is running out! Have you helped ESTHER yet? I don't know of anyone who hasn't heard about Esther the Wonder Pig, but if you've been under a rock or something *grin* you can visit her site HERE, her Facebook page HERE, or her Twitter page HERE. Want to know more? Want to help out? https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/esther-the-wonder-pig-farm-sanctuary#home

Wordless Wednesday

June 18, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Wordless Wednesday

Week 1 Half Marathon Training Recap

June 17, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running Brooks ST Racers, GoRun2, Hal Higdon, Half marathon, plant-power, Running, Skechers, Training, Treadmill

I think I've mentioned that I'm virtually training with a friend for her first half marathon. We're doing a modified version of Hal Higdon's Intermediate plan. So far, so good! Here's how it's been going: Monday: 3-5 miles easy/recovery: Did 3.84 miles in 40:00 (treadmill) Tuesday: CT or Rest: did 40 minutes walking Level 5 … Continue reading Week 1 Half Marathon Training Recap