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Too Much Research and Pumpkin Soup

Do you ever think that we might find more information than is needed when searching the internet? I do especially when the information deflates confidence. Here’s what happened. The TCS NYC Marathon is fast approaching. I’ve just begun my tapering and had the time and energy to scope the internet for answers to this question: “Is the NYC Marathon course harder than the Boston Marathon course?” I looked at 3 sites and 100% said a BIG, NASTY … YES There were also a few “Not a course to PR”. There were more “Take it all in. Bring your phone and [...]

By Joanne|2014-10-20T19:13:39-04:00October 20, 2014|soup|6 Comments

At Tempo and Chickpea and Red Chard Soup

As told yesterday, I’m taking this week as sort of a recovery week from running. The Boston Marathon is only 7 weeks away. I’d probably be impossible to live with if I attempted a complete week off from running due to that feeling every runner knows….”I have to keep running. Gotta keep training. Can’t stop now. That ache/pain isn’t THAT bad….” That’s not to say this week is easy. I’m just taking every other day off and Tuesday was a tough run. I don’t like tempo runs. For anyone asking “what’s a tempo run?”, it’s a run done at a [...]

By Joanne|2013-02-26T16:28:48-05:00February 26, 2013|soup|6 Comments

Winter Legs and Vegetarian Sweet Potato Soup with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

It never fails. With the winter snow, cold, wind, comes my tired legs and sore hamstrings. Will I back off? No. Will I try something new? Oh yeah. Ever heard of KT Tape? If so, I’d love to hear your experience. If not, I’ll tell you mine when the order arrives. In the meantime, from Amby Burfoot… As runners, we all go through many transitions – transitions that closely mimic the larger changes we experience in a lifetime. First, we try to run faster. Then we try to run harder. Then we learn to accept ourselves and our limitations, and [...]

By Joanne|2013-02-04T17:28:27-05:00February 5, 2013|soup|5 Comments

Fat Burning Soup

I'm not a believer in “fast fat reducing” diets. I'm a believer of “life style” diets that promote healthy eating of a variety of nutritious ingredients. A diet that works will be one that you stick to for the rest of your life. It should allow maintaining a healthy weight and life style and not produce yo-yo effects because of the limited caloric intake. In addition, diets that rigidly restrict fat and carbohydrates promote sugar and fat cravings. Those diets just don’t work. There may be some cases where the need for quick weight loss might be a medical requirement. [...]

By Joanne|2012-11-12T18:46:50-05:00November 12, 2012|soup|4 Comments

Election Day Facts and Great Grains Clams with Farro and Wine

From the UticaOD: 5 Things to Know about Election Day: (Original source: Gate House News Service) Nationwide Election Day was instituted by Congress in 1845. The day was set as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The earliest Election Day can be is Nov. 2, and the latest it can be is Nov. 8. The last polls (in Western states) will close at 8 p.m. PST. For a list of state opening and closing times, check out OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES 2012 Several states have declared Election Day a civic holiday, while others allow workers to take time [...]

By Joanne|2012-11-06T18:31:42-05:00November 6, 2012|soup|3 Comments

Only So Wet and Shallot Soup

Another taper week. I had a good run with the dogs on Monday after a total body gym workout then a really enjoyable long walk with them Tuesday after another total body routine. Wednesday I’ll try to get a few 800’s in just to remind my legs that they can move a little faster than snails pace. As usual days before a race, I’ve been checking the weekend weather for Albany. The outlook isn’t good for Mohawk Hudson Marathon weekend. I’m not usually one to gripe about running in the rain but running a MARATHON IN THE RAIN?! …what to [...]

By Joanne|2012-10-02T19:16:18-04:00October 2, 2012|soup|3 Comments