• Food,  Nutrition

    Blueberry Mango Protein Smoothie

    I came across this great post yesterday written by Australian Sports Dietitian, Dietitian without Borders, entitled “Do You Need Protein Supplements?” – I tend to share posts like these on social media because they align with my views on supplement use. Overall I think most athletes and those that are active in “gym culture” tend to over-consume supplements–specifically protein supplements. There are so many products available these days, it’s overwhelming and mostly unnecessary, not to mention a waste of money, since many of these products claiming health benefits are way overpriced. The bottom line is that unless you have a hard time getting protein from actual food sources, you don’t…

  • Food,  Nutrition

    Nutrition Spotlight: Tart Cherry Juice

    One of my favorite drinks is Cheribundi Tart Cherry Juice. I’ve been drinking it for years and it’s a staple in my diet, especially during marathon training! Tart cherries are said to have anti-inflammatory properties, which make tart cherry juice a great drink for post-run (and post-hike!) recovery. Tart cherries contain beneficial nutrients such as: Anthocyanins These are plant colorants that are responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors found in many fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, and flowers. Studies show that anthocyanins protect against liver injuries; reduce blood pressure; improve eyesight; contain anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties; and stop of spread of human cancer cells.1 Phenolic Acids These are a…

  • Giveaways,  Product Reviews

    Tart Cherry Smoothie + Cheribundi & Cherry Tree Giveaway!

    Disclaimer: this post is sponsored by Cheribundi. I haven’t been compensated for this post, but Cheribundi provided me with the Tart Cherry Juice for review. All opinions are my own. As you probably know, I’m a Cheribundi Ambassador! I’m a big fan of the tart cherry juice and all its recovery benefits. My favorite so far has been the Tart Cherry Restore! I love drinking it after hot yoga or a really intense workout! I also make sure I have a few bottles of it in my gym bag when I travel to races. One of my all-time favorite ways to drink cherry juice is in one of my protein…

  • Fitness,  Marathon Training,  Product Reviews,  Training

    Some New Tart Cherry Juice

    We all know how much I love Cheribundi Tart Cherry Juice. I drink it a lot during marathon training, after races,  and after strength workouts to prevent muscle soreness and fight inflammation. They recently sent me some of their new products to sample. Last night I tried the new Tart Cherry Restore. This flavor has 40 cherries and only 90 calories per serving.  I liked that a lot because I’m a big fan of their Light Cherry, which has the same amount of calories.  Restore cherry juice just has an added bonus. It contains high levels of vitamin B6, B12, Thiamin, Biotin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Panthothenic Acid and Folic Acid keep…

  • Albany,  Celebrations,  Fitness,  Holidays,  Race Re-Cap,  Running Gear

    First Race of 2013 – Bill Hogan 3.5 Miler

    Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and safe start to 2013. Monday night Chris and I hosted a small get together of a few of our friends, so ringing in the new year was pretty awesome. We had a blast! I wasn’t sure how I’d be feeling the next morning, but I woke up pretty early to send off our friends who had stayed over, and after drinking plenty of water and having a green juice for breakfast, I felt pretty good. I decided to head over to U Albany for the Hangover Half Marathon/Bill Hogan 3.5 mile race. A bunch of my friends were running the…