Mud Mafia Podcast I was lucky enough to be a guest on Jim’s Podcast – The Average Guy Podcast – Mud Mafia – Listen in as we talk about the Mud Mafia!!! We talk about the running team, eating clean, and non-traditional training. There is a lot of running talk but also a special shout…
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Taylor’s Flocks of Chicks and a December BBQ!
I have two daughters – Taylor is 8 and Caitlyn is 3. Taylor gets an allowance every week and she has to set aside a certain percentage to “donate”. That amount is donated at the end of the year to TWO charities that she gets to research and choose. She has to choose one local…
Snack Time!
So, it’s that time of year again where eating becomes all-consuming! When you find yourself craving that something salty… let ROASTED CHICKPEAS be your snack! I toss a couple cans with a few tablespoons of EVOO and some garlic salt and bake for 45 minutes at 450 degrees. But with over fifteen ways to make…
Tabata Training: Four Minutes of Pain for Gain!
Medical Disclaimer: It is important that you contact a doctor before you begin this Tabata workout routine or before you make any major changes in your exercise routine. *I am not a doctor* I was recently introduced to an interval training sequence known as Tabata. It’s an amazing, and challenging workout that will be the…
Cooking Clean
Recently, I had a few special friends over for a clean eating experience. The menu included chicken kabobs, brown rice with lime, tropical green beans, and for dessert, yogurt with fresh berries and chocolate. The food was delicious and fresh and most important – healthy! My kids loved it too! Here is a summary of…
Home-made Power Protein Bars…
I LOVE running into people in every day life and talking about how positive food choices. While at Le Peep the other day, I started talking to Hillary (hey Hillary – here’s your shout out) and I was discussing my eating habits. I love Le Peep for breakfast because they use egg whites in their omlettes,…
My Chemical Romance – "Na Na Na" (Official Music Video)
There will be Mud Mafia racers at the Living History Farms 7 mile off road race in Des Moines on Saturday morning. For you Family runners who are racing this weekend… take our well-wishes with you and REPRESENT both on and off the course. (You know I’m talking about the after party here).Remember the four…
Eating Clean Basics
Want to know the hard truth? 80% of the health equation is what you put in your mouth. 80%! 10% is genetics and 10% exercise. (Tosca Reno) That’s shocking!  To put it in perspective,  I recently ran about nine miles burning roughly 900 calories… It was an investment of an hour of my day and I could have more than…
Cold Running Gear
 2010 Beer and Bagel Run So I am TOTALLY going to geek out right now! I recently got some Brooks Utopia racing pants… they are amazing! I ran in them for the beer and bagel run and I even went out in the snow today to play with my kids in them since I didn’t have snow pants!…
Healthy Cooking that’s KID Friendly!
Eating clean with two picky eaters can often pose a challenge… I want my kids to eat healthy, but in order for me to do that effectively, I have to get creative… The Sneaky Chefhttp://www.thesneakychef.com/ I have always hidden foods in my kids every day meals – even things like boxed Macaroni and Cheese presents…
Leaving a Path 