Rules for Road Running Safety

When you start running all the time, you learn a lot about yourself.

Title IX 40th Anniversary

If you started a conversation with: “Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the 40^th anniversary of Title IX”, most people probably wouldn’t know you were talking about. 

Dog Days of Summer

It’s so hot that my dog isn’t even that keen on getting outside. Yes indeed, summer is here in full force!

Make a Date for a Post-Race Sweet Treat

Just because the first race of our season is behind you doesn’t mean the effort comes to a screeching halt, does it? After a few days rest and recovery, you’ll be on the road again and needing to rehydrate and refuel after your run.

As the weather heats up, you’ll need to replace all those electrolytes you sweated out so your metabolism remains in balance. And you will want some protein and calcium to nourish your muscle fibres as they rebuild.  You may also want a natural anti-inflammatory to help you with some of those sweet aches in your joints or muscles that remind you that you worked hard out there setting your pace.

Celebrate the accomplishment with an Almond Date Slurpie, swirled with cinnamon.  Rich in potassium, fibre, protein and brimming with cinnamaldehyde, a potent phytonutrient to block inflammation, you will understand why this ultra delish runner’s treat is called a Slurpie when you can’t stop slurping it up!

 

Almond Date Slurpie

Serves 1 

4 organic medjool dates, pitted and soaked in hot water for 5 minutes

1 frozen banana (or use a regular banana and 3-4 ice cubes)

1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk of your choice (almond, hemp, soy, coconut)

1 tbsp. almond butter

½ tsp. cinnamon

Drain dates and throw them in a blender with all other ingredients.  Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.  Pour and enjoy!

This serving size will give you approximately 300 calories: 5 g protein, 6 g healthy monounsaturated fats, 7 g dietary fibre and 58 g carbs.  It is also a great source of Potassium, Vitamin E, Calcium, Manganese and Vitamin B6.

 

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Trish Krause, CNP. Bite out of Life Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching.

www.bite-out-of-life.com

Thank You for Joining Us at the 2012 Toronto Women’s Half Marathon/5K

What an incredible race on Sunday!

DESTINATION 21.2: Taper Time

I am officially tapering and am excited to run my spring goal race in a few days.

DESTINATION 21.2: The Race Before The Race

I did it! I completed my first half-marathon.

Only One More Week To Go!

It’s finally here! Race week for the Toronto Women’s Half Marathon and 5K is upon us

On Personal Worsts and Bouncing Back

After a 7-year hiatus from the road racing circuit, I made a commitment in 2012.

A Soul Mate For Your Feet

Runners are a dedicated bunch. We’re endowed with a maniacal desire to push forward when others hold back; to boldly go wherever the run takes us.