Half Marathon or Bust

The Pub Grub Guide- Tips for St. Patrick's Day Eating/Drinking

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:13:32 -0500

From Weight Watchers, but can be applied across the board.

1. Don’t drink on an empty stomach
“Alcohol enhances appetite and it also lowers inhibition,” says Stokes. So if you intend to eat a meal, it’s best to order it right away before the cocktails lower your defenses.

2. Do your homework
If the bar offers its menu online, take a look at it and decide what to order before you get there. That way you won’t rushed into making a bad decision.

3. Fill up on fiber
When you choose dishes based on starchy foods, such as bread, pasta and potatoes, go for whole-grain options where possible, for extra fiber.

4. Cut down on salty foods
Avoid salty snacks such as chips and nuts, and heavily salted foods such as bacon, cheese and pickles. And to try not to add extra salt.

5. Make meals low in fat
If you’re having a baked potato, ask for a low-fat spread instead of butter or, if you are having pasta, choose a dish with a sauce made from tomatoes or vegetables instead of cheese or cream. Steer clear of bacon, sausages, battered or deep-fried foods and creamy desserts.

6. Choose a dish with plenty of vegetables
A portion is roughly three heaped tablespoons of vegetables. Salads and vegetarian dishes are good options. If a dish comes with fries and vegetables, hold the fries and ask for extra vegetables.

7. Go for grilled, boiled, poached, steamed or stir-fried dishes
These involve less fat in the cooking. If you can’t tell from the menu how a dish is cooked, ask your server.

8. Opt for fruit
If you want a dessert, choose a fruit salad or apple crumble.

9. Look for pubs that prepare food on premises
That’s where it will be more practical for you to request healthier options.

10. Factor in your drinks
There is nothing wrong with having drinks with your meal—you are in a bar, after all. But alcohol is high in calories, so be sure to keep track. Here’s a quick cheat sheet:

12 ounces of regular beer: 5 PointsPlus™ values
12 ounces of light beer: 3 PointsPlus values
5 ounces of wine: 4 PointsPlus values
1 “shot” of 86 proof distilled spirits: 4 PointsPlus values

Match.com for runners? I can’t escape it.

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:27:09 -0500

Match.com for runners? I can’t escape it.

I’m doing Health Month this week. An awesome site where...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:19:16 -0500

I’m doing Health Month this week. An awesome site where you can create rules that you want to follow (like don’t eat meat or Walk to Work three times a week)

These are my rules.

The 5 day workout thing is a must with the training for the half on April 3rd. (Crap)
The soda is just necessary because it’s gross. I was drinking diet pepsi once a day last month and I always got headaches. NO MORE.
The alcohol, NEEDED. Although honestly I’m having a margarita on Valentine’s Day because it’s just a tradition.
And the dairy is to just calm my body down because it apparently hates it (which makes me want to cry) because I absolutely love cheese.

I know you’re supposed to add in POSITIVE things too, like get more sleep or talk to your friends, but we’re just putting these guidelines in place as it’s my first month. Held accountable. Ah February.

How many Weight Watchers points are in 5 beers?

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:40:04 -0500

Oops

Yea I know Paragon, but we can’t run and climb over 6 foot...

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:21:16 -0500

Yea I know Paragon, but we can’t run and climb over 6 foot mountains of snow. kthx

Guess I’m doing this…

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:13:12 -0500

Guess I’m doing this…

it’s friggin cold out. but i went running. 2 miles,...

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:13:15 -0500

it’s friggin cold out. but i went running. 2 miles, nothing big, getting back into the swing of things.

the devil

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:49:46 -0500

i met him tonight. and his name is greg. and he teaches at my gym a class called Cut Up! What is Cut Up you ask?

From the brochure:

A high intensity body conditioning and sculpting class. It incorporates free weights, total body movements and cardiovascular training that is sure to burn calories, define muscles and keep you motivated.

What it should have read: Greg making me things my body has never done.

I may not be able to walk tomorrow, but what a hell of a workout. Woo. Good start to a monday.

And we're back

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:16:41 -0400

After about a year of running off and on, completing a Ragnar Relay and not getting into the 2010 half, I thought I’d bring this blog back. I figured before I start the overload of posts I’d give anyone a heads up that doesn’t want to follow it anymore a chance out.

I’m back. This time I’m going to focus a lot on my runs, publishing them and syncing them up with my Nike + when I feel like taking it along (I’ve actually found out that I run better without it!) I also want to publish some food shots because my food choices definitely have an impact on my runs and my speed and I want to watch it.

Anyway, love the motivation and here’s to 1)getting in the lottery January 20th and 2)running the Half Marathon in March 2011!

Recommendations on an iPhone armband for running?

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:59:09 -0500

(Finally) got the Nike Plus sensor for my runs. I hate running...

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:04:29 -0500

(Finally) got the Nike Plus sensor for my runs. I hate running in Nike’s so I’m bootlegging it with this handy pouch.

Amazon for $5 ($9 with shipping) if you’re in the same boat.

I'm looking for a site to log my workouts, diet...all in one. Any suggestions on sites you use?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:31:42 -0500

Running Gal Gift Guide: Photo 8 of 8 | Fitness, Running, Nike | FitSugar - Fitness, Health & Well-being

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:14:57 -0500

Running Gal Gift Guide: Photo 8 of 8 | Fitness, Running, Nike | FitSugar - Fitness, Health & Well-being

Calling all New York road runners!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:39:31 -0500

losingweightinthecity:

I definitely need to look at my schedule and figure out which of these races to sign up for.

Also, for New Jerseyans and New Yorkers that love their Real Housewives of NJ (my hometown=their town. Yeah, I know.), my hometown is having a 5K on Dec. 5 that I plan on running.

caryrandolph:

Holiday season is upon us in all its caloric glory, and I honestly cannot think of a better way to maintain my girlish figure (despite eating my weight in mashed potatoes, egg nog, Ferrer Rocher, and eggs Benedict) than by running my heart out. If you live in the New York area and feel like working for your tee shirts (and your medals and your bibs and your great ass), sign up for one of these little fun runs:

Damon Runyon 5-K: Saturday, November 15, at Yankee Stadium, to benefit the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.

Knickerbocker 60-K: Saturday, November 21, in Central Park.

Race to Deliver 4 Miler: Sunday, November 22, in Central Park, to benefit God’s Love We Deliver.

Joe Kleinerman 10-K: Sunday, December 6, to benefit a scholarship fund in Kleinerman’s name.

Holiday 5-K: Saturday, December 12, in Prospect Park. This race is free!

Pete McArdle Cross Country 15-K: Sunday, December 13, in Van Cortlandt Park.

Ted Corbitt 15-K: Saturday, December 19.

Emerald Nuts Midnight 4 Miler: Thursday, December 31, in Central Park.

If you find yourself beach-bound this season, hit these East End running events:

Bob’s Glove Run 4-K: Sunday, November 15, at Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays.

33rd Annual Turkey Day 3 and 6 Milers: Thursday, November 26, in Montauk.

Bob’s Mug Run 4-K: Sunday, December 20, at Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays.

Are you a runner? Are you also kind of lazy? Let me know where you live, and I will find races in your area so you don’t have to waste precious time trolling admittedly outdated and confusing running club websites for calendars and maps. That’s my Christmas gift to you!

Turkey Trot 5-Mile | Brooklyn, New York 11226 | Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:36:25 -0500

Turkey Trot 5-Mile | Brooklyn, New York 11226 | Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

Morning Exercisers Burn More Calories | Fitness, News, Morning Workout | FitSugar - Fitness, Health & Well-being

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:20:02 -0500

Morning Exercisers Burn More Calories | Fitness, News, Morning Workout | FitSugar - Fitness, Health & Well-being

iPod Arm Band

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:01:25 -0400

I need a arm band for my iPod so I can use the apps to track my runs. Needs to be light as I hate running with bulk. Anyone have a good one?

"I just run. I run in a void. Or maybe I should put it the other way: I run in order to acquire a..."

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:25:38 -0400

“I just run. I run in a void. Or maybe I should put it the other way: I run in order to acquire a void… The thoughts that occur to me while I’m running are like clouds in the sky. Clouds of all different sizes. They come and they go, while the sky remains the same sky as always.”

- How to run, meditate, and not get hurt - Boing Boing

New iPhone app from MapMyRun. Just downloaded it. Let’s...

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:03:25 -0400

New iPhone app from MapMyRun. Just downloaded it. Let’s see if it works.

Photo

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:25:36 -0400