It's Friyay!Woo woo! I don't know about you, but I am very excited for the long weekend! Time to relax, do some exploring, and enjoy some time off! How was everyone's week so far? I feel like mine went by really quickly this time around. There was a lot to do, but it was all enjoyable! So I have something really exciting (at least to me) to share! This week, I finally ordered "Run Fast, Eat Slow," by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky. To say that I am STOKED is an understatement. Ever since I ran cross-country in high school, Shalane Flanagan has been my role model, both in life and in running. When I saw that she released a cookbook with her long-time friend and former teammate, I had to get it. And believe me, this book will not disappoint. The first few chapters are spent going over what it means to eat naturally, and how to best fuel our bodies for not only running, but for life. What I love the most about this book is that they emphasize the importance of "indulgent nourishment." That means that we should not restrict, but rather feed and nourish our bodies with yummy, simple, and natural ingredients: avocado, coconut oil, organic fruits and veggies, grass-fed meat, nuts and seeds, and so much more. As a runner, I remember growing up thinking that less is more when it came to food, even while I was putting crazy mileage on my body. This led to extreme stress fractures in both legs (more on that later!) and being sidelined for not just months, but years. So when I say that I am truly excited about this cookbook, I mean it. Nutrition is one of, if not, the most important part of training, and a lot of the time, we tend to overlook it, myself included. With this book, I intend on trying every recipe! While I won't share the recipes (because you should go support these amazing women too!), I will let you know what I think of them! So excited! Now, before I go, I do want to share a quick recipe I came up with myself! Here is one of my quick weeknight meals: zoodles and marinara! As a kid, there was nothing more comforting (to me) than a big bowl of pasta with marinara sauce! Here's my adult version of my favorite childhood meal :) Enjoy! Zoodles and MarinaraServes 1 Ingredients:
Have a great weekend everyone! What is everyone's plan for Labor Day?!
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Britt IsabellaHey there and welcome! I'm a 20-something-year-old running, painting, and eating my way through NYC. Hope to see you along the way! Archives
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