June 2012

csa friday #4

by Jen June 29, 2012

Folks, we are headed into the heart of peak produce season here in Minnesota. These next two months are going to be amazing for plant-based meals. I can.not.wait. Last night’s CSA pick-up was amazing as they all have been. I fall in love with our box of goodies every time. Here’s what we’ll be eating [...]

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conquering open water

by Jen June 28, 2012

When I decided to take on doing a triathlon this year, I was seriously terrified. That whole swimming thing was really freaking me out. I felt so unsure. My fear of water was very real and very terrifying. But, I had put it out there and made it a goal. I don’t like not hitting [...]

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Say Cheese!

by Amanda June 27, 2012

You heard it here first: My son is over his dairy allergy. You heard me…OVER IT. THROUGH IT. KICKED IT IN THE HEAD. My husband brought Kaler to Children’s Hospital yesterday for his final test…drinking cow’s milk. We’d already had updated blood tests – negative, and skin testing – negative. This would be the final [...]

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a new training plan

by Jen June 25, 2012

When training for a race (half-marathon, duathlon, what have you), I’ve always followed a training plan. For my first few half marathons, I used trusty Hal Higdon.  I love Hal. He has 3 levels of training programs free on his web site and his plan got me through my very first half-marathon. Last year, I [...]

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Summer wish list

by Willa June 22, 2012

Today is the first day of summer. All winter I dream about what I will do and eat when summer arrives. Innevitably, the days fill-up with activities and in what seems to be the blink of any eye, summer is over. There are a few things that I would like to accomplish this summer.Therefore, I [...]

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