link, link

in honor of the new year, here are several links for running in 2012. here's a stretch: the "link, link" comes from the "clink, clink" like we are clinking our glasses together in cheers, but instead i'm giving you links.... yikes, like i said, a stretch. new year, new jokes. hopefully.

interesting idea on how to keep your new years resolutions!

looking for a way to stay running motivated in 2012? sign up for a race, the rest will fall into place. here are a couple. hundred.

the barefoot running phenomenon has taken hold of me and i love it. decided i should finally read some history. i can't recommend it yet, but i know i will soon. this is THE book.

local running store by YOU. best place to buy your shoes.

i use the website before i head out on my run. i use the app on my phone during my run. personal fav for tracking mileage.

beets

last night i had dinner at a kitschy restaurant that requires a very far in advance reservation time. upon opening our meals and deciding on a starter, our eyes were all drawn to the same thing. bread made with beet juice. beet juice? the waitress assured us it was fantasticly good and what she would recommend. after a couple of pieces, i concurred. beets found their way into my runnersworld perusal today as well. beets seem to be following me a little bit and i'm going to take it as a sign to try a beet recipe. hard to envision it all working together, but usually if it's ok by runnersworld, it's ok by me.

Beets with Avocado and Orange
Red-wine vinegar
2 medium to large red beets (about 1 pound)
1 2-inch piece black licorice
4 tablespoons fruit vinegar (try raspberry)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
1/4 cup walnut oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 orange, divided into segments and cut into bite-size pieces
1 avocado, medium dice
2 tablespoons chopped basil

Boil a pot of water. Add a splash of red-wine vinegar and the beets. Boil covered for 20 to 30 minutes, or until you can stick them with a fork and it comes out clean.

Meanwhile, put the licorice in the freezer to let it get rock hard.

When the beets are cooked, peel and chop them (while still warm) into bite-size pieces.

Whisk together the fruit vinegar, mustard, wasabi, and walnut oil. Toss beets in the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the orange, avocado, and basil.

Remove the licorice from the freezer and shave atop the salad as you would Parmesan cheese.

Serves six.

CALORIES PER SERVING: 169
CARBS: 15 G
FIBER: 4 G
PROTEIN: 2 G

FAT: 13 G

here's mine.

not slipping on ice adds a whole 'nother dimension to your workout when your 10 mile run looks like this....

may you find a beautiful, refreshing spot for a run this weekend!

a thanks

just got back from our annual Congress. it was such a pleasure getting face time with some of our sites and potential sites. one of the most challenging parts of being a national/global program is not getting to meet many of the people that we work with. so, if we met, thanks for your time & excitement. i am so revved up by the excitement that comes about when discussing the program!

if we haven't met, let's at least chat over email (klake@nays.org). in the meantime, here's a little sneak peak at one of my favorite lessons for the kids, girls in particular on this one. in fact, this is something we all could stand to do!!