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October 23, 2008

Fueling for multiple marathons

We all know that the basic equation for weight loss is that calories in But what if you run marathons for fun on weekends? (Okay, so maybe I am one of the only ones with that problem, but let’s pretend it’s widespread). How much do you eat to fuel yourself in between without gaining weight? And how safe is it to drop your calories in when you’re increasing your calories out so drastically? These are the questions I’ve really been struggling with as of late. There isn’t a multi-marathon nutrition plan; the closest thing I’ve found is reading Dean Karnazes’ …

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October 19, 2008

I’ll think about it tomorrow

I told Jenn that I would take her 21 day habit challenge, and my chosen challenge is that I’m going to attempt to run every day for 21 days. Minimum length is 1 mile for it to count, so that means it’s less than 10 minutes a day (though of course I will hopefully do more). Treadmills will count, ellipticals won’t. These are my criteria. However, I’m taking today off. Monday is a much better day than Sunday to start a challenge like that, don’t you think? I’m in my running clothes but am lounging around and don’t feel like …

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October 17, 2008

No dinner for me tonight

I celebrated my low cholesterol test by indulging at my company’s beer and cheese and chocolate tasting. Let’s just say that despite the large amount of beer I “tasted”, I “tasted” enough cheese and chocolate to not only keep me sober, but also probably completely reverse the awesome results of my cholesterol this morning. I am feeling a marathon-length run coming on tomorrow…

October 17, 2008

Friday Miscellany

Today my student loan balance is officially under $20k – that means I’ve paid off $10k since January! The market may be crashing down around me but I’m still doing okay financially. Now, to celebrate with a nice (but inexpensive) bottle of wine tonight 🙂 We’re having a health fair at work so I got my cholesterol tested as a follow-up to my doctor’s visit in April. Here are my numbers:Total Cholesterol = 156 (desirable is under 200)HDL = 37 (this is too low; should be at least 40, with the more the better)LDL = 97 (100-129 is desirable; optimum …

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September 27, 2008

Healthy Meals: Post-Marathon Celebratory Recovery Smoothie

Boyfriend is already out and drunk. I am in a car on my way from the airport to home. He wants me to get to his party ASAP, but I still need to change + eat something healthy and protein-filled + booze up. My solution? A smoothie: spinach, banana, peanut butter, protein powder, almond milk… and rum. Lots of rum. See, Viper, I may have wasted my beer coupons but I’m still a running alcoholic!

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