Author: The Foodie Runner

My Game Plan for the Chicago Marathon

My Game Plan for the Chicago Marathon

I’m running a marathon in five days. Yeah… that is happening. I signed up for the Chicago Marathon wayyyyyyy back when Henri and I were driving across the country and had every intention of running it but after a disappointing Boston showing, a bout of anemia over 

Pumpkin Granola

Pumpkin Granola

Gooooood Morning!!!! When I woke up this morning I checked my Weather Channel App to figure out what I should wear on my run and was SHOCKED when this was staring back at me! Yes, I like fall but this feels more like winter. Here’s hoping it 

Training Summary: 9/29/2014-10/5/2014

Training Summary: 9/29/2014-10/5/2014

Good news!! I made another batch of pumpkin granola and I didn’t burn it this time, so that recipe is officially coming at ya tomorrow!Yesterday’s long run was a little chilly and rainy but it was also pretty awesome because I got to run the last 6 

Let’s Talk About Mileage

Let’s Talk About Mileage

Hey hey hey! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. We had a very laid back Friday night which included the first family dinner with everyone home since my parents got back from their Italy trip.  My mom made her Chicken Parmesan 

Fitness Shoot with Caroline Winn Photography

Fitness Shoot with Caroline Winn Photography

Good morning!  I had every intention of greeting you with a delicious pumpkin granola recipe this morning but I tried to multitask last night and completely burned the batch I was making to photograph (#fail). I promise to have it ready to kick off next 

5K Training Plan for a Turkey Trot Near YOU!!

5K Training Plan for a Turkey Trot Near YOU!!

Hey there, I hope that your week is flying by as fast as mine! We will be to the weekend before we know it! 🙂 Yesterday’s morning run happened on the dreadmill because it was pouring rain and pitch black when I woke up… daylight 

The Month in Review – September 2014

The Month in Review – September 2014

How is it already the last day of September? I feel like just yesterday Henri and I were on our crazy, cross-country road trip but we’ve officially been in MA for 6 months! Time flies!  I’m still playing around with the format for these monthly recaps 

This is How I ZOOMA: Zooma Cape Cod 10K Recap

This is How I ZOOMA: Zooma Cape Cod 10K Recap

On Saturday morning I was up bright and early for the ZOOMA Cape Cod 10K. The best part about this race is that it started right in front of the hotel so getting up the morning of and getting to the start on time was super 

Training Summary: 9/22/2014-9/28/2014

Training Summary: 9/22/2014-9/28/2014

Yesterday’s race was a great one. I’ll recap the race and the rest of the day in more detail tomorrow but for now let’s just say it’s hard not to have an AWESOME day when you wake up to this view out your window!I apologize 

Ready to Race

Ready to Race

Yesterday started bright dark and early with a long run in Boston. I met up with a new running buddy/fellow Oiselle flock member and we ran 13 miles along the Charles. I don’t spend nearly enough time in this city! Breakfast was some oatmeal with a side