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I Heart Keenwah: The Mother Grain

After a week of what Ted and I now believe to be Salmonella poisoning, we are getting back to normal. Although the thought of eating eggs still makes my tummy turn and I can’t eat salads, I am taking in a lot of good nutrition by lentil soup, gluten free whole grain toast, and snacking on iheartkeenwah (more on that below). I even stepped out for a chilling but effective 5 mile run this morning. That’s the thing about having dogs, they need exercise and force you to get out there and JUST DO IT. So we did it. Shane [...]

By Joanne|2013-01-18T15:58:18-05:00January 18, 2013|product review|1 Comment

I’m not so stealth and Breakfast Bars

I like to run. I joined Utica Road Runners a few years ago but, being a bit introverted, never pursued volunteering and never attended club social functions. Just call me shy. I finally bucked up some courage a few years ago, 2010 to be exact, and began talking to Road Runners. They were pretty darned friendly. In fact, it was one such RR that directed me to my first marathon, Wine Glass in 2010. Thanks Jim! I’m still a bit stand-offish, but I have been participating more in events and of course it helped to know someone like my first [...]

By Joanne|2012-04-02T17:47:16-04:00April 2, 2012|Breakfast ideas|2 Comments

Lost a day and Lady Alice

I’m not sure why we seem to encounter delays 95% of the time we travel. It happens and without fail, it happened today. Trying to check in for a 7 am flight only to find out that it’s delayed 1 1/2 hours. That began the chore of trying to find a different connection to get us into San Francisco. The result: we lose 5 hours in sunny San Fran. Instead, we get to spend 4 hours in the Chicago O’Hare airport. How absolutely WONDERUL is that?!!!! The first task at hand while beginning our initial wait in Syracuse was [...]

By Joanne|2012-03-04T23:21:57-05:00March 4, 2012|Health and Nutrition|3 Comments

This Chapter in My Life and Apple Pean-ola

On the radio the other day, the interviewer asked the guest “If you named your life right now as a chapter in a book, what would that chapter be called?” I looked at Ted as we drove along and said “Amazing”. He said “excuse me?” I said, “I’d name the chapter of my life right now “Amazing”. A wonderful husband. A loyal dog and running partner. My 2nd marathon, The 115th Boston Marathon in 3:47 (who could have imagined?!?) The California Raisin Bread Contest winner. The popularity of my award winning mini loaf. The benefits and fun of using and [...]

By Joanne|2011-10-23T18:01:19-04:00October 24, 2011|Breakfast ideas, Health and Nutrition|3 Comments

You Know You’re Getting Faster When and Snapea Crisps

After taking it easy last week, a total of 17 miles and some change, ducking out of my long run by running a 5K and getting a new PR (well that move paid off!), I made a strong come back on Monday, ready to tackle the Philadelphia training. Not that it was easy getting up but once I was out of bed, my mind didn’t search for excuses to get back into bed. It was early and Shane was a little stiff from too much Frisbee play over the weekend. It was treadmill torture for at least 55 minutes. Treadmill: [...]

By Joanne|2011-08-02T05:38:54-04:00August 2, 2011|Exercises, product review|3 Comments

Interval Training and Time Out Snack Mix

It has been months since I did any interval training. My focus for Boston was all about Tempo, Marathon Pace, and Easy runs. The hamstring and hip would give me problems if I tried to do any intense speed work. Even after tempo runs, my aches and pains would be aggravated. Last Tuesday night, I decided it was time for intervals around the college track. Ted and Shane were my coaches and timed my 400m speed sessions. There seems to be a variety of ways to engage in interval training and the pundits disagree on the best speed to recovery [...]

By Joanne|2011-05-05T16:02:30-04:00May 6, 2011|Health and Nutrition, Running|3 Comments