Weekly Wrap-up

June 8, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Lucy, Marathon Training, Running half marathon training, Lucy, Marathon training, Running, Treadmill, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss

Wow, it's brutally hot outside today! TGFT! That would be "Thank Goodness for Treadmills!" My treadmill room has been a complete wreck for the last several months, but I spent most of yesterday getting it all cleaned out and rearranged. This morning I fixed the computer and got it running again, and then moved the … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-up

May Summary and June Goals

June 4, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running goals, Half marathon, Marathon, Running, Training

Hey look! It's the worst blogger in the whole world! ;) First off, Happy National Running Day! I had a good month! I've been back under 120 consistently since May 18th, and I ran/walked every day for a total of well over 100 miles! Yippee! I've also began marathon training (again) and am seriously considering … Continue reading May Summary and June Goals

April Summary and May Goals

May 3, 2014May 3, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance Bucks county, goals, Half marathon, Lucy, Marathon, plant-powered, Running, SparkPeople, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss, Weight Watchers

So I didn't quite make 100 miles, but I did come close (93.11 miles)! I ran at least 4 days/week. And I did dip back under 120 but unfortunately it didn't last. I did end up with a .4 pound loss though! ;) All in all, it was a good month. I tracked … Continue reading April Summary and May Goals

Cocoa Nutty Dough Balls

December 4, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Recipes Brooks ST Racers, dessert, diet, Food Log, plant-strong, recipe, Running, Treadmill, Vegetarian, weight loss, weight maintenance

Today's recipe is a simple yet delicious (and mostly healthy) dessert. Also, since it only yields 10 balls, you could accidentally eat them all for about 1000 calories ;) Cocoa Nutty Dough Balls Ingredients: - 1/3c oat flour (you can grind up rolled oats) - 1/3c ground pistachios - 1/3c ground cocoa-roasted almonds - … Continue reading Cocoa Nutty Dough Balls

Meatless Monday: Caribbean Black Bean Wrap

December 2, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Meatless Monday, Recipes black beans, Brooks Pure Flow 2, diet, Food Log, Garmin 210, guacamole, lime juice, mango salsa, Meatless Monday, plant-strong, recipe, Running, spinach, Training, Treadmill, vegan, Vegetarian, wrap

So I didn't realize until after I updated yesterday's post that today is Monday. Lol! So I have a nice quick and easy recipe (well, more like a snack) for you today. Caribbean Black Bean Wrap Ingredients: 1 whole wheat wrap 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed handful of spinach 2 Tbsp mango salsa … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Caribbean Black Bean Wrap

Meatless Monday! Lime Tahini Quinoa Salad, and I ran today!

December 1, 2013December 2, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Meatless Monday, Recipes Brooks Pure Flow 2, diet, Garmin 210, Meatless Monday, plant-strong, Quinoa, recipe, Running, Tahini, Training, Treadmill, vegan, Vegetarian

I made it over 4 miles before my tummy started acting up! I consider that HUGE progress since I normally "have to go" at just after a mile. Because I wasn't sure if I was going to have any issues I opted for the treadmill. I ended up doing 4.46 miles in 45 minutes. I … Continue reading Meatless Monday! Lime Tahini Quinoa Salad, and I ran today!

Thai Soup recipe, and some Running rambling with TMI

November 26, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Recipes diet, GI issues, plant-strong, recipe, Running, Thai, Treadmill, vegan, Vegetarian

I took a few days off running, hoping I could straighten out my GI issues. My tummy was feeling quite a bit better by yesterday (I'm back off the dairy - yay!), so I went back to the gym at lunch for an easy 3 miles. Like clockwork, as soon as I hit 1 mile … Continue reading Thai Soup recipe, and some Running rambling with TMI

Slight pause in training…

November 22, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Food Log, Garmin Forerunner 210, GI issues

I'm taking a few days off from running until I can straighten out my GI issues. My stomach was so cramped up yesterday I didn't even go to work. I did go in today, but it wasn't much better. And to make matters worse, we had our holiday luncheon today and although I tried to … Continue reading Slight pause in training…

Week Two, Day Three

November 20, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Brooks ST Racers, Food Log, Marathon training, Red Hot Blues, Running, Treadmill, Vegetarian

Today was pretty much uneventful (as usual, hehe) so I really have nothing but my little summary. I am going to post a couple recipes tomorrow, so stay tuned! Breakfast: 4 cups coffee with Cafe Mocha. Cream of Wheat Pre-workout snack: handful of Red Hot Blues (tortilla chips) Late lunch: Vegetarian refried beans with salsa, … Continue reading Week Two, Day Three

Week Two, Day Two

November 19, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Cross-training, diet, Food Log, Marathon training, Treadmill, Vegetarian

Breakfast: 2 cups coffee with Cafe Mocha Brunch: Black bean burger with guacamole on a bagel thin. 2 cups coffee with Cafe Mocha Snack: 6 Oreos Dinner: Amy's Mexican Casserole with salsa and guacamole Workout: Today should have been cross-training but I'm still having some GI issues, so I just walked instead. I did the … Continue reading Week Two, Day Two