As most races are in the fall, summer is the perfect time create a plan and train for them! However, the heat can quickly become a hurdle in carrying out training plants and goals. My area has been hit with strong heat waves one after another this summer and it has made going outside miserable. …
Roots Bowl (At Home!)
This recipe features fresh ingredients and flavorful dressings. The detailed preparation includes kale, brown rice, black beans, and pan-fried tofu for a nutritious meal.
Vegetarian Drunken Noodles
This recipe guides you in making restaurant-style drunken noodles at home without fish sauce, using various substitutes and vegetables, while emphasizing technique for achieving optimal flavor.
Summer Lover’s Berry Smoothie
This berry smoothie recipe combines milk, banana, and various berries with nuts and chia seeds, perfect for summer workouts or lunch, offering texture and freshness.
Building the Motivation to Run
One of the main questions I get asked is: “How do you stay motivated to run?” Running can be really hard. I am still a novice runner and I find it intimidating every time I even think about it. Quite often I find myself making excuses for not putting on my shoes and going outside. …
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
This recipe uses the superfood, chia seeds, to make a delicious dessert (or snack) perfect for a chocolate craving!
Working (Out) from Home Tips
As most of us are experiencing the quarantine from within the walls of our homes, it has been easy to fall into a routine that revolves around food or Netflix in our “free time”. We have had to quickly transition from following face-paced schedules to being limited to the perimeters of our homes — a …
Quick Fix Tacos
Tacos that can be made on the fly with ingredients often found in our fridge and pantry. Perfect recipe for a busy day!
The First Time I Trained for a Half Marathon
I have actually trained for two different half marathons now, but only completed one race. The first one that I trained for was, unfortunately, cancelled due to an impending hurricane (that did not even make an appearance in the end). In the summer of 2018, I was encouraged by my family to take on a …