I really need to start coming up with better titles for some of my blog posts but today’s is just what it says. First off, I really enjoyed putting together the box I sent to Sarah at Picky Runner. I was a little nervous to send her something because, as her blog indicates, she is… Continue reading February Foodie Pen Pal Reveal
The original recipe is for enchiladas. I had some sorry issues making actual enchiladas so mine is more a casserole. You can find the original recipe at edible perspective. Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchilada Casserole 4-8, 6” soft corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups [1 can] black beans, drained + rinsed 1… Continue reading Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas
Monday night I put on a running skirt and tech shirt and headed to a local PT office – Oakdale Physical Therapy & Fitness – for a functional running analysis sponsored by my local running club. This session was limited to 20 people and you had to be club members. I had no idea what… Continue reading Running Analysis
One of the big parts of my week’s food prep – I’ll get to the rest later this week as I eat most of it – was making granola. I truly hate the cost of granola in the store. On top of that, I cannot control what is in it so why not make it… Continue reading Granola 2013
… local! I’m sure when you sit down to create a new blog post, you do not think local. You are more likely to think of all those people you have never met that may hit that page, have you in their readers and be commenting on your blog post. I am here to tell… Continue reading Blogging Is …
This training session, which started on December 17th, is my first time trying an intermediate 2 program. I have been exhausted during this particular training period. I know this could have a lot to do with winter colds and not eating right but I also think it may have to do with the amount of… Continue reading Training or Overtraining
This post may be becoming an annual thing. Last year I posted “10 Things I Love About Running.” This year I am reprising it but in a new manner. Thanks to therunchat.com for the call for these types of posts and to all those sponsoring the contest. There is only one reason I truly love running.… Continue reading Running Love
Week eight of eighteen is in the books and I am looking back at two months of training with a bit of fear and disappointment. I was worried when I realized my 18 week training plan started almost one week before Christmas. Was sure that all the holiday festivities would cause me to mess up… Continue reading Marathon Training
I feel like I have been floundering by not planning out weekly meals. I have not ever planned all the meals of the day but I do plan out dinner for the week. Today, inspired by Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean, I set about to get back to meal planning – and as is… Continue reading Meal Planning
Do you know what CTE is? Do you have any idea why this may be important? Recently, goals for high school educators has been to have students college or career ready when they graduate high school. CTE helps with the later of these two goals – career readiness. Career and Technical Education is generally provided… Continue reading CTE
Nicki's Nook 