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Marine Corp Marathon Taper and Micro Green Mix

Finally taper time is here. Can’t say I’m not ready to reduce the miles although training for fall marathons wasn’t what it was supposed to be, miles nor speed work wise. Every run was just an exercise in escaping painful thoughts of heartbreaking loss.. Although I looked at my plan daily the desire wasn’t there. I just wanted to escape by being outside and trying to make the hurt go away, not by running fast repeats nor logging required miles, just to get lost in my thoughts somewhere outside myself and come back to have it all be a bad [...]

By Joanne|2015-10-12T14:51:14-04:00October 12, 2015|Salads|1 Comment

Yellow Split Pea Salad with Caponata

Do you ever give yourself a pat on the back for that experimental recipe that turns out so good? If not, you should. I do. This recipe is one of those “HAIL TO THE CHEF!” kind of recipes. The base of the recipe is a lot of fresh vegetables with cooked split yellow peas. The complexity of taste and texture comes from adding 7 oz of Caponata and marinated artichoke. Complex but light. Vibrant but simple. Serve chilled or at room temperature and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. *I even added 1/4 cup to some Eggbeaters and made [...]

By Joanne|2014-08-04T18:49:55-04:00August 4, 2014|Salads|2 Comments

Rainbow Slaw and Bosc Pear Salad PLUS This and That

Starting with this and that… Boston Training Thoughts: When I set out on my long run yesterday, my first 18 miler for this training season, I wondered why I was doing it. My feet were heavy and my run was slow. There was ice all over the road. But I did it to myself since I am an early morning runner. If the patience to wait was in me, I would have gone out 4 hours later and ran in 40 degree weather, no ice on the road. In the end, I ran and was happy to have it under [...]