Hey!
I love your blog, I read it everyday at work! You have actually inspired me to (hopefully =) do a 10K or half marathon, so thanks for that!
My question: Have you tried SoyJoy bars? I just got the mango coconut flavor and was just curious if you have ever tried.
Have a fantastic day!
Natalie
Cupcakelova – that’s awesome that you’re considering a 10K/half marathon. good luck! i’ve tried the soy joy bars and to be honest, i don’t really care for them. i much prefer lara or luna bars.
Are you a vegetarian? I don’t see anything about eating MEAT on here! Protein – chicken? Great blog, though! I ran my first (and three in one month!) 1/2 marathons in April… and struggled with proper balance, as I was also doing it to try to lose weight – tough combination because when I was training I felt I was hungry all the time!
Kurt – Check out NYC area YMCA’s. They may have spinning classes and the membership rates at the Y are usually fairly affordable.
akh – I’m not vegetarian, but I don’t eat a lot of meat. Sometimes I’ll enjoy a burger or some chicken, but I actually prefer non-meat protein sources such as: peanut butter, kidney beans, chickpeas, eggs, greek yogurt, and tofu. I hear ya on the “always being hungry” – when I was marathon training I was always STARVING. It actually made me kind of cranky :-/
i just started reading your blog today when a friend of mine sent me the link to the no meat athlete blog. i’m training for my first full marathon this fall and hoping to qualify for boston. i got a serious lecture from my coach a few weeks back about nutrition for running. i don’t eat much meat but on her advice, i’m trying my best to incorporate it into my diet along with protein.
i saw the comment about the always starving thing/crankiness and thought, that is me, too. i’m having trouble with fueling enough/often often. i’m 5’2″, barely 100 pounds, and running a little under 40 miles a week right now. any tips for fueling healthfully without losing any more weight?
Your blog is awesome! Hopefully one day I’ll be able to catch up with you in the park. Also, the healthy food… R.A. told me about cooking classes at Whole Foods. Let’s get a small DL group and go!
P.s. As a future art historian, the Frida mug makes me happy. )
Georgiana – fueling for a marathon can feel like a full-time job! If you’re struggling to maintain your weight, I would suggest focusing on eating very calorie-dense (yet healthy) foods such as peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, avocado, olive oil, whole wheat pasta, cheese, etc. These foods pack a lot of calories and nutrients in a small portion so that you can eat a lot without feeling too full. Of course if you’re trying to lose weight, you’d want to do the opposite: eat lots of low-calorie, voluminous foods i.e. broth-based soup, watermelon, raw veggies, beans, yogurt, etc.
You’ve inspired me to start my own blog! Hopefully it can be as organized and successful as yours. Thank you for all the wonderful food recipes and training info!
Hey, great blog! Met you about 2 weeks back at the Vosges-Brooklyn Brewery thing. Had to say, if you like coconut water, try the fresh stuff they sell at Bonobo’s on 23rd. Leaves everything else in the dust.
allie – good news! you can get the powdered peanut butter (aka PB2) from Trader Joe’s. I found a big bag of it in the Chelsea TJ’s location (on a shelf with new products).
Just came across your site and really enjoy it. Quick question: I am training for the NYCM in Nov (much slower than you: shooting for 4.5) and wanted to no what you tend to eat the day before the race? Sorry if this ia a broad question.
Hi, love your site! Great mix of food + fun (running!) I recently completed my first marathon in just under 4 hr (3.54). Just wondering what your time was for ypur first as I read you are aiming for sub 3.30 this time. I’d love to achieve that one day too!
Hey!
I love your blog, I read it everyday at work! You have actually inspired me to (hopefully =) do a 10K or half marathon, so thanks for that!
My question: Have you tried SoyJoy bars? I just got the mango coconut flavor and was just curious if you have ever tried.
Have a fantastic day!
Natalie
Cupcakelova – that’s awesome that you’re considering a 10K/half marathon. good luck! i’ve tried the soy joy bars and to be honest, i don’t really care for them. i much prefer lara or luna bars.
Do you know of any affordable gyms in Manhattan that offer spin? I am a member of the rec centers here in NYC but they have the crummy old bicycles.
Thanks,
KC
Are you a vegetarian? I don’t see anything about eating MEAT on here! Protein – chicken? Great blog, though! I ran my first (and three in one month!) 1/2 marathons in April… and struggled with proper balance, as I was also doing it to try to lose weight – tough combination because when I was training I felt I was hungry all the time!
Kurt – Check out NYC area YMCA’s. They may have spinning classes and the membership rates at the Y are usually fairly affordable.
akh – I’m not vegetarian, but I don’t eat a lot of meat. Sometimes I’ll enjoy a burger or some chicken, but I actually prefer non-meat protein sources such as: peanut butter, kidney beans, chickpeas, eggs, greek yogurt, and tofu. I hear ya on the “always being hungry” – when I was marathon training I was always STARVING. It actually made me kind of cranky :-/
Trader joes makes a certified organic Greek yogurt. I’m eating it right now! It is wonderful!!!
i just started reading your blog today when a friend of mine sent me the link to the no meat athlete blog. i’m training for my first full marathon this fall and hoping to qualify for boston. i got a serious lecture from my coach a few weeks back about nutrition for running. i don’t eat much meat but on her advice, i’m trying my best to incorporate it into my diet along with protein.
i saw the comment about the always starving thing/crankiness and thought, that is me, too. i’m having trouble with fueling enough/often often. i’m 5’2″, barely 100 pounds, and running a little under 40 miles a week right now. any tips for fueling healthfully without losing any more weight?
thanks!
Your blog is awesome! Hopefully one day I’ll be able to catch up with you in the park. Also, the healthy food… R.A. told me about cooking classes at Whole Foods. Let’s get a small DL group and go!
P.s. As a future art historian, the Frida mug makes me happy.
)
Great blog. I have done 2 triathlons and do plenty of small races around the year.. the longest one has been a 10k.
nice to get an inside of eating and other things in ur blog.
thanks
Renzo
Georgiana – fueling for a marathon can feel like a full-time job! If you’re struggling to maintain your weight, I would suggest focusing on eating very calorie-dense (yet healthy) foods such as peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, avocado, olive oil, whole wheat pasta, cheese, etc. These foods pack a lot of calories and nutrients in a small portion so that you can eat a lot without feeling too full. Of course if you’re trying to lose weight, you’d want to do the opposite: eat lots of low-calorie, voluminous foods i.e. broth-based soup, watermelon, raw veggies, beans, yogurt, etc.
Great Blog… !
Thanks for sharing it with me… and for sharing a great celebration last night.
Regards
Dan
Good luck with your rehab…
You’ve inspired me to start my own blog! Hopefully it can be as organized and successful as yours. Thank you for all the wonderful food recipes and training info!
Megan,
Thanks so much for the Larabars. The new flavors are awesome!! I love reading your blog and you are definitely inspiring,
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Hey, great blog! Met you about 2 weeks back at the Vosges-Brooklyn Brewery thing. Had to say, if you like coconut water, try the fresh stuff they sell at Bonobo’s on 23rd. Leaves everything else in the dust.
I have a quick question – where do you buy the PB2 product you used to eat??? I really want to find it locally (NYC) but can only find 4-packs online.
Thanks – love your blog
allie – good news! you can get the powdered peanut butter (aka PB2) from Trader Joe’s. I found a big bag of it in the Chelsea TJ’s location (on a shelf with new products).
Just came across your site and really enjoy it. Quick question: I am training for the NYCM in Nov (much slower than you: shooting for 4.5) and wanted to no what you tend to eat the day before the race? Sorry if this ia a broad question.
Hi, love your site! Great mix of food + fun (running!) I recently completed my first marathon in just under 4 hr (3.54). Just wondering what your time was for ypur first as I read you are aiming for sub 3.30 this time. I’d love to achieve that one day too!
Hey- I have nominated you for a little blogger award
http://runningcupcake.co.uk/2010/08/where-is-the-rain/
Maria