One of the things I like about doing races is all the good causes that benefit from the money that is raised. This race was no exception, of course raising money for breast cancer research. This is the second time I have run this one, the first time being back in 2013. Continue reading Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – 7/23/16
Run – 7/30/16
Boy oh boy was yesterday an eye opener. I decided to hook up with a local running club to do my weekly long run. I’ve been struggling with getting folks to run with, let alone people who run at the same pace as me. And with my husband’s aversion to me being out on the towpath alone, I thought I’d finally give it a try. I had always been (and am still am) very intimated by this group. The woman who leads it ran the Boston Marathon this year at something like a 7:30 pace! I had always envisioned meeting them in the parking lot and then not seeing them again as they sped away. Continue reading Run – 7/30/16
Pasta, why you gotta be so carby?
I love pasta. Who doesn’t? But if you’re trying to lose weight and looking for places to cut some calories, this can be a huge barrier. Have you seen the actual serving size of a serving of spaghetti for crying out loud? It’s about the size of your fist (the average person’s fist, not someone with hands like the Incredible Hulk)! Continue reading Pasta, why you gotta be so carby?