Active Recovery Workouts

When I was still competing at an elite level in marathons and triathlons, we paid lip service to rest and recovery, but recovery looked like lying on the couch for hours on end with a gallon of ice cream on…

4 Actionable Ways to Improve Your Run Today

Offering actionable advice makes my head spin. I love training tips that work, and they’re easy to apply to your program no matter what kind of race you’re preparing for. Last week, I was interviewed by John Sifferman for nearly…

Blackberry Orange Muffins

Can’t find blackberries? Try raspberries or blueberries or look in your freezer aisle. You make these just like you would make sugar cookies (creamy butter and sugar), rather than the “normal” way of making muffins, which usually includes melted butter…

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Serves 2-4 as a side dish Adapted from 101 Cookbooks Print this recipe! Ingredients. 12-14 large Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of sea salt 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup roughly…

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Makes about 3 dozen small cookies 3 T butter 1/4 cup milk 3/4 cup white granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa powder One cup dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup peanut butter (I like crunchy natural peanut butter) A cup and a…

Veggie Burger

Yes, the beets give this veggie burger a bright red color, so if you don’t like beets, I suggest you try these. However, I couldn’t taste the beets in this recipe, so if you’re not sure if you like beets,…

Gaullois Sandwich

Make a sandwich Print this recipe! Ingredients. 1-foot baguette, cut down the middle 2 pieces Black Forest ham 1 oz. brie cheese, divided into pieces 2 tons sun-dried tomatoes Long leaf romaine lettuce 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp extra virgin olive…