Marathon Training – Week 9 Recap

Here's how this last week looked: I'm still extremely dissatisfied with how my 16-miler went. Yes, I got it done and Woohoo to that, but seriously, it SUCKED. I hate to dwell on things but I can't seem to help myself. I think it's because this is the point where I quit last time around. … Continue reading Marathon Training – Week 9 Recap

Wordless Wednesday

April 8, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Wordless Wednesday vegan, veganism, Wordless Wednesday

Marathon Training – Week 8 Recap

April 6, 2015April 6, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training #REDA, Marathon training, Running, Slow Runners Club

Today begins week 9 of marathon training and that means I'm halfway through training! This coming weekend will be a 16-mile long run, which is where my training stopped on the last go-around and I quit. Not this time! I've got the shoe situation all settled, I've found the best fueling gel, I've got a … Continue reading Marathon Training – Week 8 Recap

Marathon Training – Week 7 Summary

March 30, 2015March 30, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training 1400 v2, Daily Mile, foot pod, Garmin, Kinvara 5, Marathon training, New Balance, Running, running shoes, Running Warehouse, Saucony, SmashRun, weigh-in

Happy Meatless Monday! I don't have a new recipe this week because I'm still eating my delicious leftovers from last week. As long as I have quinoa/rice, beans, salsa, and guacamole I don't need much else :) I had a great week of training! Not only did I complete all workouts (including the 14 mile … Continue reading Marathon Training – Week 7 Summary

This Week’s Food and Fitness

March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Food Logs, Marathon Training, Running Food Log, Kinvara 5, Marathon training, Pocketfuel, Running, running shoes, Saucony

I've been eating the same thing all week for all 3 meals. Boring? Nope, delicious! Have a look: The recipe for the Taco Bake is HERE, and the BB (Black bean) Sriracha sauce is HERE. Instead of making it with the veggie pasta (like on the recipe link), I've just been eating it over brown … Continue reading This Week’s Food and Fitness

Marathon Training – Weeks 5 and 6

March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Marathon training, Running

I can't believe it's already week 7 of marathon training! I've been following the plan precisely and it's been going great so far! This week the long runs start going beyond my "comfort zone" so wish me luck! Here's how Week 5 (March 9 - 15) went: And Week 6 (March 16 - 22): I … Continue reading Marathon Training – Weeks 5 and 6

Wordless Wednesday (the Thursday edition)

March 12, 2015March 12, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Wordless Wednesday spices, Wordless Wednesday

Spicy Baked Falafel Burgers

March 11, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes #meatlessmonday, chickpeas, Falafel, healthy, low-fat, Recipes, spicy, vegan, Vegetarian, wfpb

As promised, I'm skipping Wordless Wednesday this week so I can share this yummy recipe :) Note: These picture are terrible. Please don't let them deter you from trying this recipe. They came out fantastic! Spicy Baked Falafel "Burgers" Ingredients: 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp Tahini 2 (15oz) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed … Continue reading Spicy Baked Falafel Burgers

Food and Fitness 3/10/15

March 10, 2015March 10, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Food Logs, Lucy, Marathon Training Food Log, Lucy

Food tracked, workout done, and new recipe created (will share tomorrow). No Fed Ex man today - boo! Today was cross-training day. I did a 1 mile warm-up walk followed by 20 minutes (1 mile) on the Arc Trainer. I hate that machine but it really is a good workout. For dinner I made Spicy … Continue reading Food and Fitness 3/10/15

Food and Fitness 3/9/15

March 9, 2015March 9, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Food Logs, Marathon Training Engine 2 Diet, Food Log, Marathon training, Running

I think the time change caught up with me this morning. I couldn't get out of bed and ended up being an hour late for work - oops. At least I missed the morning rush hour traffic ;) I tracked everything I ate/drank today: Today's workout (Week 5 Day 1 of marathon training) was a … Continue reading Food and Fitness 3/9/15