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

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

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

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

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

Meatless Monday: (Recipe Makeover) Tahini Lime Quinoa Salad

December 23, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes, Running Brussels Sprouts, diet, intervals, Meatless Monday, nutrition, plant-strong, Quinoa, recipe, Running, Tahini, Training, Treadmill, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss

Happy Meatless Monday! It's been busy around here with the holidays, and all the shopping, baking, and stress that goes along with the holidays! No sooner do I get something wrapped and under the tree before Lucy and Bogey have the bows and ribbons destroyed and the packages chewed halfway open ;) I haven't come … Continue reading Meatless Monday: (Recipe Makeover) Tahini Lime Quinoa Salad

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