Adding More Fiber to Your Diet

We keep reading that it is important to include more fiber in our diets to maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight. Read some strategies and tips on how to increase your daily fiber intake.

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4 Ways to Live a Fat-Burning Life

New Year resolution to get in shape and shed some extra pounds? Read about some simple strategies from Active.com that will help you: (1) build more muscle; (2) outsmart a weight loss plateau; (3) burn calories; and (4) counteract hunger hormones.

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Trying to Get Back on Track

I took off about 10 days from any type of running and training as I was having a fair amount of swelling and discomfort in my foot. I probably 'overdid' it with my running 2 weeks ago. So, I made it back to the gym today and ran an easy 2.3 miles and the foot feels pretty good right now. It was the first time I ran in my new Asics Cumulus running shoes and boy are they comfortable! Also, I iced my foot for about 20 minutes once I got home. So, my mantra right now is "Easy Does It". I won't run again until Wednesday or Thursday. And, icing is going to be the key for me over the next couple of months – something new that I am not accustomed to doing. I'm still cautiously optimistic that I'll be able to run the FirstWatch Half-Marathon in Sarasota in March. I think the next month will be pivotal for me to see how I am able to resume my training. There will be plenty more races after March if this one doesn't work out.

Happy Trails Everyone!

John

Your Holiday Nutrition Recovery Plan from Active.com

Ok, we've all done it - Splurged a bit on our calorie intake over the holidays. Rather than beating yourself up and falling deeper into post-holiday bad eating habits, take action and get back on track by implementing a Post-Holiday Nutrition Recovery Plan.

Read more about how you can jump start your post-holiday nutrition recovery plan

Holiday Gift Ideas: Yummy Sports Foods

View some yummy recipes from the Sports Nutrition Guidebook including oatmeal pancakes, mock pasta alfredo, peanutbuttery bars and chocolate lush.

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Foods That Boost Energy

Find out how red bell peppers, salmon, carrots, fortified cereals and almonds can boost your energy and provide the essential nutrients that are important to help you recover from running injuries.

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2.0 Miles – It’s a Start

Ok, my Physical Therapy has been moving along quite well and I did a few 4 minute jogs on the treadmill this week. So, today at the gym, I included a 2.0 mile jog at a very comfortable pace. Alright – don't laugh – it was a 15 minute per mile pace but it's a start. Actually, I felt pretty good throughout; my toe was a little uncomfortable but that is to be expected at this point. The good news is that I am seeing progress on a daily basis at this point. I only have 2 weeks left of Physical Therapy and then I'll be on my way.

I did register for the FirstWatch Half-Marathon in Sarasota, FL that will be on Sunday, March 13 so now I have an event to plan for and look forward to! I am very thankful that I am bringing this year to an end by closing this crazy chapter of my life. I'm on the mend and expect to be 100% functional within the next couple of weeks – Yee-haw!

 

 

My Feet Are Complete Again!

Ok, maybe the title is a bit over dramatic but I felt pretty darn good earlier this week when my surgeon told me that I 'graduated' and I didn't need to see him anymore. I am completely out of the boot and will be continuing Physical Therapy for another month. In fact, I walked on the treadmill for the first time in 4 months and it felt great! I know I still have a long way to go before I run my next race but a repeat performance at the Sarasota FirstWatch Half-Marathon in March 2011 seems very likely at this point. Within the next month, I feel confident that I will have a better handle on putting a training program that will prepare me for a race in March.

Before all of this happened, I was setting my sights on running my first full marathon sometime in 2011. I just received the latest edition of Runner's World magazine where they highlight first-time favorites for marathons and right now, I am considering Ogden (Utah), Portland (Oregon) and the Marine Corps Marathon (Washington, DC). Portland and Marine Corps seem more likely since they are both in October which will give me more time to train but the scenery in Utah looks pretty inviting!