Fitness & Nutrition
I’m a wannabe athlete. I love to workout and get a good sweat in everyday, it just makes me feel good. Sometimes I get a little competitive and participate in races. This page will include links to races I’m training for or have already completed, along with any training programs or articles that I think might be interesting to anyone who enjoys staying fit. I will also include nutrition information and tips that help my body feel good.
Event Calendars:
Track Shack Event Calendar (Central Florida area)
Track Shack’s Regional Event Calendar (Florida)
Training Programs I recommend:
Getting Started – For the beginner
Running with Walk Breaks – Jeff Galloway method
Runner’s World Ultimate Half Marathon Training Plan
Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training: Novice (I loosely followed this while training for my half)
Races I am Participating in 2011:
OUC Half Marathon – December 2011
Completed Events:
Winter Park Road Race 10k + 2 mile (Dare Event – doing both, total 8.2 miles) March 26, 2011
OUC Half Marathon – December 2010
Muddy Buddy Orlando – May 2010
Lucky’s Lake Swim – April 2010
Danskin Triathlon – Walt Disney World May 2009
Spirit of the Y 5k Lake Mary – April 2009
Danskin Triathlon – Walt Disney World May 2006
Run Around the Universe – Universal Studios Orlando February 2006
House of Hope Run Around the Pines (Winter Park) – February 2006
Seasons 52 Park Avenue 5k – January 2006 (my first 5k!)
Pre-Workout Fuel:
Coconut Water (Read about why coconut water is so good for you here)
PB & Banana on whole wheat sandwich thin or Ezeckiel bread with Chia Seeds or Flaxseed Meal
Whole wheat toast with almond butter and sliced apples
Hard boiled egg on whole wheat English muffin
Bowl of oats with fruit and sliced almonds
Post-Workout Eats:
Read about why its important to fuel properly after a workout here and here.
Greek yogurt with fruit
Handful of almonds and a banana
High protein smoothie (add peanut or almond butter to a strawberry and/or banana smoothie for a protein boost)
Hummus with triscuits and red pepper strips or cucumbers
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