Nutrition Tip for Marathons

Seems like a great strategy - plan to use it for my training and running.

4 Steps to Perfect Marathon Fueling Active.com

Great Nutrition Article Every Women Should Read!

Another great article in the May/June edition of Women's Running magazine (in addition to the great training programs). 

SOME HIGHLIGHTS:
1) Grass-fed Beef:  Beef has has levels of iron needed by women to boost energy levels.  Furthermore, it's noted that grass-fed beef, as opposed to grain-fed beef, has less saturated fats; more omega-3 fats, vitamin E, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) - linked to shredding body fat.
2) Pomegranate: Antioxidants help suppress pro-inflammatory compounds associated with joint problems.   Also, some studies found that ellagic acid in pomegranate may suppress breast cancer.

The other wonder foods discussed are almonds, canned salmon, lentils, low-fat yogurt, kale, and quinoa.

Want more? Then click on the link below for the reprint of the article on the website.  The article also provides some neat recipes to get these wonder foods into your diet.

Wonder Food for Women

Wrapping Up

#Run 4.07 miles this evening (1:02:20, 642 cal). Got a late start this evening, and nightfall was fast approaching.


Goal was 7 mi (1:43:00) - sub 15:00/mil (14:43/mil), *Schedule was for a long run, 3/2, EZ- RPE 6. Will still attempt a long run later this week.

Found a great beginners' run/walk marathon training plan* in Women's Running magazine - May/June 2010 edition - week #1 [LR was on training schedule for Sat, but plan to run race (maybe 5K) this Sat].
 
PS: Didn't complete my full workout I planned for today - but at least I did do something.  The most important thing to remember - JUST GET MOVING AND KEEP MOVING!

Missed Opportunity

Well, I had good intentions - started my first planned workout for today (knee rehab exercises), but my brothers called me (back to back), so now I'm behind.  Got to run a few errands, but still plan to my workout (or at least some portion of it) before the day is over.

My First Post - Preparation

Getting ready to head out to a friend's birthday party.  But I thought I would make my 1st post.  Just spent the last hour or two preparing a training plan.  Used Active.com - the site has a neat free training log.  Can enter planned as well as completed workouts.  Made training plan for upcoming 2 weeks.  An old often heard quote - People don't plan to fail, they fail to plan.  When you write down your goals, it makes you accountable (to yourself) + you can measure your progress.

Well, need to wrap this up so I'm not (too) late for the party :).

See ya' tomorrow!