If you are what you eat, exactly what are you? I have to admit that my self-image – if I am what I eat – has had some times when it would be a rather bleak picture. Back in January, basically at the start of my training for my May 6th marathon, my 25 year… Continue reading Becoming a Vegetarian
Yes, I have spent the beginning of the year just floundering – evidently. I have decided to do a year in review. Below are my favorite blog pieces from 2011. The pieces cover all aspects of my writing and my life. I hope you enjoy, especially if you have not read a lot of my… Continue reading 2011 Blog Review
I put together a race schedule back in December. This projection was based on races I have previously run and those that I wanted to try this week. Most were local races but some were in other places and were new to me. Unfortunately, I did not get registered for all of those I wanted… Continue reading Races for 2012
April has arrived! I am looking back over all the things I wanted to write about this year at the beginning of the year and realizing I didn’t get many of these writing “projects” done. Now, with a quarter of 2012 behind me, I am going to take a look at how I am moving… Continue reading Quarterly Review
Hydration has been a huge issue for me this winter. Thankfully, spring is here in Upstate NY and the winter weather is making a return. I want to discuss hydration during races. I use to always think it was the responsibility of the race organization to be sure there was enough hydration along a race… Continue reading Race Hydration
Back in February, I wrote about a hydration goal. I find drinking enough – sometimes more than enough – water in warmer weather or in dryer climates easier. Winter has been a difficult time for me to stay hydrated. Upstate NY has had summer weather the last few days of winter and first few days… Continue reading Hydration Goal Update
Training runs are for more than training my legs for the marathon that is to come. I am also trying to test different nutritional plans for the run. I am not talking about what I eat pre-race. I have that down. I know just what is best for a 26.2 mile run. I am talking… Continue reading Race Day Nutrition Planning
I know most people are ranting and raving about their college basketball brackets right now. While all the number one seeds are still alive for the moment, the number two seeds have taken a huge hit. My brackets – yes, I filled out two this year – don’t look pretty but I still have a… Continue reading The Madness of It All
My original plan for Lent – my daughter and I are both going meatless for the days of Lent – was to make soup on Monday that could be used for lunches the entire week. Of course, I presumed Lent would be cool weather time as it is still winter and I live in Upstate… Continue reading Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
Nicki's Nook 