Week Two, Day One

November 18, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Brooks Pure Flow 2, Garmin, Marathon training, recipe, recovery run, Running, Salsa, Tex-Mex, Treadmill, Vegetarian

I didn't realize just how important my salsa is to me until I tried to decide what to make for dinner. I'm in a total food rut without it! Ah well, at least tomorrow is grocery day. By the way, salsa is super healthy and goes great on almost EVERYTHING! Especially since most of what … Continue reading Week Two, Day One

Week One Summary

November 17, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training diet, GI issues, long run fail, Marathon training

Yesterday was my rest day, and I took full advantage of it! I spent the whole day in bed, snuggling with the pup and catching up on all my DVR'd shows. My stomach was a bit upset from the Chinese food. Every time I get Chinese, I swear it's going to be the last time. … Continue reading Week One Summary

Week One, Day Five

November 15, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training diet, Food Log, Marathon training, Running, Vegetarian

Did much better with my food choices today, although I could have chosen a healthier dinner. And I have decided to completely eliminate dairy from my diet again. I have 3 things left in the house that have dairy (Amy's Mexican Casserole) and as soon as they're gone, I'm done.Breakfast: Cream of Wheat with Maple … Continue reading Week One, Day Five

Week One, Day Four (and some personal history)

November 15, 2013November 15, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Brooks ST Racers, C25k, Couch to 5k, diet, Marathon training, Running, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss, weight maintenance, Weight Watchers

For the past 4 years I've eaten extremely healthy. I've been within 5 pounds of 116 since May 2009. Prior to that my weight was up and down, but I was pretty much "normal" sized most of my life. About 12 years ago I was in a very "difficult" relationship with an alcoholic, and I … Continue reading Week One, Day Four (and some personal history)

Week One, Day Three

November 14, 2013November 15, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Brooks ST Racers, Food Log, Marathon training, recipe, Run Happy, Running, Tahini Lime Sauce, Vegetarian

Just a brief recap today as I'm exhausted. Breakfast: 2 cups coffee with Cafe Mocha. Bagel thin with peanut butter Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Log (definitely not worth the calories) Lunch: Mixture of Amy's Refried beans w/green chilies, roasted potatoes, black olives and guacamole on a bagel thin Workout: 4 mile run: 1 mile warm-up … Continue reading Week One, Day Three

Week One, Day Two

November 13, 2013November 13, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Cross-training, Marathon training, Running, Vegetarian

We had our first snowfall this morning, and it was those great big, fluffy flakes! It didn't last very long and didn't stick to anything (besides my clothes) but it was so pretty. I love snow, but if we aren't going to get a substantial amount (i.e., enough to get a day off work ;)) … Continue reading Week One, Day Two

Here We Go Again: Week One, Day One

November 11, 2013November 13, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Food Log, Running, Training, Treadmill, Vegetarian

Breakfast: 2 cups coffee w/Cafe Mocha Brunch: 2 cups coffee w/Cafe Mocha, Morning Star Farms Spicy Black Bean burger w/guacamole on a Thomas bagel thin Run: 3.75 miles in 40 minutes. "Set it and forget it" at 5.7mph Dinner: 1/2 cup Amy's Refried black beans mixed with 1/2 head of cauliflower w/Tahini Lime Sauce, and … Continue reading Here We Go Again: Week One, Day One

Marathon Training Begins (again)

November 11, 2013November 13, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Introvert, Long Run, Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Running, Social Anxiety, Training, Vegetarian, Virtual Racing

I'm supposed to be running the Philadelphia marathon next weekend. Supposed to means I'm registered. I've been registered since the day registration opened because that was my goal for this year - to complete a full marathon. Training went really well up until 6 weeks ago. I barely made it through my 16 mile long … Continue reading Marathon Training Begins (again)