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On Beyond Running: June 2008
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Now bid me run.". Now bid me run,. And I will strive with things impossible,. Yea, get the better of them.". Here's the soap-opera style back story. In the past six months ( warning: just reading this list is exhausting). The "bad side" of the equation (for which I've heartily and thoroughly berated myself):. My mileage dropped from 5 miles a day/6 days a week to something like 3 miles a day/4 days. Perfectionist in all things):. And now, at long last, summer is upon us in Chicago&...
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On Beyond Running: January 2008
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Saturday, January 12, 2008. Just Eat Food (and other avant-garde advice). Its time for many of you to be in the "resolution" zone.either making one, breaking one, or faking one. I'm here to remind you that sensible committed healthy practice really works. There is no magic and there are no secrets. We all keep looking for them but it really is this simple:. The first time I heard the advice to "just eat food" it.completely baffled me. Of course you should eat food- what else is there to eat? Taking food'...
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On Beyond Running: Eating to Run: Chlodnik (Polish Cold Beet Soup)
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Monday, August 18, 2008. Eating to Run: Chlodnik (Polish Cold Beet Soup). This recipe is posted on my local and organic food blog, which may be of interest to those of you pursuing health and fitness. Our locavore food blog is Our Year of Eating Locally. Chlodnik (hwod-neek) is the ultimate Polish summer soup. It is beautiful, healthful and splendid. David demonstrated this recipe several years back in his appearance on WTTW-TV's Your Chicago Kitchen. 1 medium cucumber, quartered and diced. CUCUMBER from...
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On Beyond Running: March 2007
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Eating to Run: One-derful, Wonderful Brownies. For those of us who love chocolate and who love sweets, this is a dream come true. I hesitate to post what seems like a product promotion, but on the other hand, one of the wonderful things about Weight Watchers is that we share discoveries and tips for menus, foods, and treats. And I'm glad to support positive entrepreneurs. So here goes. I now enjoy their brownie baking mix. As a runner and a mom, I'm loving that this Vitalicious...
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On Beyond Running: November 2007
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Thursday, November 22, 2007. Today's Edison Park ( Chicago. Turkey Trot was a reason for me to be thankful for how far I've come in two short years. I ran in the snow and enjoyed a great race, making PERSONAL BESTS in every category:. My fastest mile (ever! My fastest race time (ever! In the end, my main personal goal was to finish in any time under 30 minutes for the first time ever. I met that goal and discovered how delightful it is to run faster than ever before at the "old age" of 44. 2 In large bow...
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On Beyond Running: February 2008
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Saturday, February 2, 2008. The Substitute (Secrets for Staying on Track). Old Fashioned Soda Fountain CHERRY CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM FLOATS. Ingredients: (For each float). One can Diet Cherry Chocolate Dr. Pepper Soda. 1/2 cup (One scoop) Breyer's Fat Free Double Churn Chocolate Ice Cream (or other FF ice cream). Scoop chocolate ice cream into tall soda glass. Pour cold Diet Cherry Chocolate De. Pepper over the ice cream for a frosty float. Serve with a straw and tall spoon. Enjoy! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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On Beyond Running: July 2008
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Old But Gets Good Mileage. The challenge I gave myself was to run 1000 miles from my 44 th. Birthday to my 45 th. Well, 45 is now here and the results are in. Did I meet my goal? Not quite. But in retrospect, I'm glad to have set a goal even if it slipped away. It was a tough year, with the worst winter in 20 years (I do run outside in Chicago, after all) and numerous family deaths and illnesses, but I persisted. Posted by The Gunkel Family. Monday, July 14, 2008. I have learned...
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On Beyond Running: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008. This is a great breakfast, post-workout meal or treat in the cool autumnal weather. 1 cup organic oatmeal. Appx 1/2 cup dry). 1/2 cup canned pumpkin. 2 T dried cranberries. 1/2 T organic flax seed. Cinnamon and Nutmeg to taste. Prepare the oatmeal in water as directed. When cooked, add the pumpkin until heated through. Then add flax seed, spices and cranberries. Enjoy the vitamins, fiber and fall flavor! Add pecans or walnuts to give even more health benefits. NOW AT BMI GOAL!
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On Beyond Running: August 2007
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Friday, August 24, 2007. NSV: Becoming a Lifer. This week marked a major milestone in the health and fitness journey: I received my Lifetime Membership Key at Weight Watchers and I crossed my one year anniversary on the health and wellness road. The hardest part of the whole thing, I think, was overcoming my own skepticism regarding my ability to change. From the vantage point of a year ago, I couldn't have possibly imagined a whole new me. But voila! For those of you looking for some inspiration. On beh...
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On Beyond Running: March 2008
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Sunday, March 30, 2008. Its supposed to be spring in Chicago but we had a snowstorm for Easter. This week, the rain and gloom are enough to discourage anyone. To the rescue: David's healthy version of Spaghetti Carbonara. Healthy, hearty, and comforting. Enjoy! 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti. 1/4 lb. pancetta or bacon. 1/4 cup fat free half and half. 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated. 1 onion, diced. At 55 WW PTS (TM) per cup, this is a creamy and tasty meal! Layout Design (c) 2008 Ann Hetzel Gunkel.
