Author: The Foodie Runner

10 Essentials for your Race-cation Packing List

10 Essentials for your Race-cation Packing List

I can’t believe that we fly to Chicago TOMORROW! In some ways it feels like I just ran Boston yesterday…  If you’re coming to the Shake Out run keep an eye out for this sign somewhere near the Bean! I usually run local races or …

Virtual Coffee Date

Virtual Coffee Date

Happy Thursday! The weekend is within reach! 😀 I’ve been way into coffee dates recently! I’ve dragged Henri to two in the past 3 weeks but these things are always way more fun with girlfriends right?? Right! So pour yourself a cup and pull up …

iFit Fitness Band Review

iFit Fitness Band Review

As part of my ambassadorship for the Runner’s World Half & Festival next weekend (there’s still time to register using my discount codes in the sidebar) I was sent an iFit Fitness Band to try out and review. I’ve been wearing mine for two weeks …

My Game Plan for the Chicago Marathon

My Game Plan for the Chicago Marathon

I’m running a marathon in five days. Yeah… that is happening. I signed up for the Chicago Marathon wayyyyyyy back when Henri and I were driving across the country and had every intention of running it but after a disappointing Boston showing, a bout of anemia over …

Pumpkin Granola

Pumpkin Granola

Gooooood Morning!!!! When I woke up this morning I checked my Weather Channel App to figure out what I should wear on my run and was SHOCKED when this was staring back at me! Yes, I like fall but this feels more like winter. Here’s hoping it …

Training Summary: 9/29/2014-10/5/2014

Training Summary: 9/29/2014-10/5/2014

Good news!! I made another batch of pumpkin granola and I didn’t burn it this time, so that recipe is officially coming at ya tomorrow!Yesterday’s long run was a little chilly and rainy but it was also pretty awesome because I got to run the last 6 …

Let’s Talk About Mileage

Let’s Talk About Mileage

Hey hey hey! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. We had a very laid back Friday night which included the first family dinner with everyone home since my parents got back from their Italy trip.  My mom made her Chicken Parmesan …

Fitness Shoot with Caroline Winn Photography

Fitness Shoot with Caroline Winn Photography

Good morning!  I had every intention of greeting you with a delicious pumpkin granola recipe this morning but I tried to multitask last night and completely burned the batch I was making to photograph (#fail). I promise to have it ready to kick off next …

5K Training Plan for a Turkey Trot Near YOU!!

5K Training Plan for a Turkey Trot Near YOU!!

Hey there, I hope that your week is flying by as fast as mine! We will be to the weekend before we know it! 🙂 Yesterday’s morning run happened on the dreadmill because it was pouring rain and pitch black when I woke up… daylight …

The Month in Review – September 2014

The Month in Review – September 2014

How is it already the last day of September? I feel like just yesterday Henri and I were on our crazy, cross-country road trip but we’ve officially been in MA for 6 months! Time flies!  I’m still playing around with the format for these monthly recaps …