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

Meatless Monday: Spicy (Vegan) Sloppy Joe filling

May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes, Running crock pot, Meatless Monday, plant-powered, Running, vegan, Vegetarian

I can't believe it's Cinco de Mayo and I'm NOT posting a Mexican-ish recipe, although I did throw some of my Tex-Mex flair into this ;) This recipe was inspired by my friend Michelle, who blogs at TheVeganGypsy.com. Go check her out ASAP! Spicy Vegan Sloppy Joe filling Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Spicy (Vegan) Sloppy Joe filling

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

Takeout Tuesday

April 1, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance Chinese food, diet, plant-power, Running, selfie, Treadmill, weight loss

I skipped breakfast this morning (other than my usual vat of coffee) because I knew we were ordering out (Chinese food) for lunch. I had Broccoli with garlic sauce and brown rice. I ate about half of it, which equals 2 cups of broccoli and 1 cup of brown rice: Calorie-wise I'm sure it was … Continue reading Takeout Tuesday

mEatless Monday (and March summary)

March 31, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes, Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance diet, Meatless Monday, plant-power, recipe, Running, Vegetarian, weight loss

Back on track day 1. It didn't start so great since I left for work without my food. Thankfully I have stuff that I keep at my office for those "just in case" days. Breakfast was an Amy's Organic Black Bean and Tomato Burrito, and lunch was an Amy's Mexican Casserole, topped with guacamole. Got … Continue reading mEatless Monday (and March summary)

Long Run Sunday

March 30, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance #tutusrock, diet, Long Run, Running, Treadmill, weight loss mode

I had a really good run today, and I could have kept going but Lucy started beating on the (treadmill room) door at about 80 minutes. I started my cool-down and finished at 90 minutes and 8.3 miles. After I finished up I threw on a tutu and took a few shots trying to find … Continue reading Long Run Sunday

Happy Pi Day!

March 14, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running Pi, pie, Running

I'm sort of a math geek so of course I had to take advantage of Pi Day! At 3:14 on 3/14 I ran 3.14 miles in 31:40 :) My running has been going really well this month, with the exception of a "twinge" in my right foot that started earlier this week. I'm pretty sure … Continue reading Happy Pi Day!

Tales from the Treadmill

February 18, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance 10k, diet, Running, Treadmill, weight loss

While that's been the situation lately more often than not, I got on there today and banged out a 10k in just over an hour (1:01:05 to be exact)! Prior to this I did have a good speed-work session on Saturday, but between the massive amounts of snow we've had lately which has resulted in … Continue reading Tales from the Treadmill

Week in Review: I Choose Happiness

January 5, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running plant-strong, Running, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss

It was a good week for both food and running :) I went from 122 back down to 119, and I ran 29.4 miles. It's amazing what a difference logging everything makes! And for running, I decided to stop worrying about speed/pace, and just run for the sake of running. I think that's made … Continue reading Week in Review: I Choose Happiness