Recipes

Honey- Sautéed Brussel Sprouts and Carrots

You loved Sarah the first few times I had her post (read her elite takeover story, Gardening– trust me, its SO good!), so I thought she had to be there for another Meatless Monday. Check her previous recipe for creamy tomato and basil soup, and you will also learn about our exciting news….speaking of which, Sarah and…

Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup

dinner, lunch, soup
Happy Monday! For Steve and I, it is HONEYMOON WEEK! How is that even possible!? We are SO excited about it, although frantically running around trying to get things ready. I have a fantastic lineup of guest posts for you coming in the month of December, but today I am giving you a little teaser.  By…
These butternut squash fries are

Butternut Squash Fries

Happy Monday friends! So….this happened yesterday…. Photo credit, Bradley Becker My first win in a big race! I won the Army 10 miler averaging 5:31 per mile 🙂 Unfortunately that was then followed by an 8 hour drive home, arriving back at 9pm, so this is all I have for you now, but I will…
Peach and Almond Overnight Oats is a perfect breakfast to prepare the night before for a busy day. Packed with protein and fiber, this will keep you full all the way to lunch!

Peach and Almond Overnight Oats

breakfast, oatmeal, peach
Happy Monday! I am back in Lexington after an amazing week at Zap Fitness! I am going to recap my time there on Wednesday, but for now, I am hoping to take the relaxation and calm I felt into this week….lets see how long it lasts 🙂 I am afraid this recipe may be reaching…
Make this delicious appetizer for your next dinner party. Elite runner Tina Muir shares this healthy, flavorful, easy-to-make dish for Meatless Monday!

Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Wraps

Hello! I can’t believe so many of you said you wished you were in Lexington to be able to do the Lexington Running Clinic with my Strength Coach Drew, and I. It really makes me feel special to know that you would like to learn more from me about running, even after all my posts…
This Date and Nut Granola from elite runner Tina Muir is absolutely delicious, and perfect with milk, yogurt, on ice cream, or even just on its own. Yum!

Date & Nut Granola

Well hello there! I am officially back in Lexington and as amazing as my time at home was, it will be good to get back into a routine (and see Steve of course!). The second week at home absolutely flew by, and I got to see a lot of people, but did not burn myself…
Elite runner Tina Muir shares a delicious healthy dessert from Running on Veggies. These chickpea blondies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth, without worrying about your training.

Chickpea Blondies- Running on Veggies

dessert
Happy Monday! Thank you to everyone who took the time to congratulate me on my Half Marathon this weekend! I have a race recap of the Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon coming up this Wednesday, but if you did not know, I had a very positive race, in the pouring rain to finish 3rd…
This vegetarian pad thai a great recovery meal for runners, made by elite runner Tina Muir.

Vegetable Pad Thai

dinner, lunch, vegetarian
Another Marvelous Monday already? Oh how time flies! Although Steve had a meet with his team on Valentines Day, we actually had some very special moments, and I loved that our gift ideas worked. We set a $10 limit, and had to be creative. We both made one another a gift, and it was really…
This delicious, healthy pizza is made with pureed beets instead of tomato sauce. Absolutely delicious, and a favorite of elite runner @tinamuir88

Beet Pizza with Feta and Spinach

dinner, pizza, vegetarian
*Note- Sorry this sent out yesterday, someone was not paying attention to when February started! Those of you who signed up for my newsletter got a sneak peak! Okay, bear with me here. I know this sounds REALLY weird, and I am sure a heck of a lot of people are turning their noses up…
This Crunchy Cashew Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing is a great nutrient dense meal that elite runner Tina Muir enjoys to fuel her training.

Crunchy Cashew Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing

Happy Marvelous Meatless Monday! I feel like maybe I should make that even more of a tongue twister to say….how about, Morning my marvelous meatless monday mates! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend, I had some time to do some errands I have been putting off, including updating my blog, which I have been wanting…
This Tempeh Rainbow Stir Fry with Thai Peanut Dressing from elite runner Tina Muir is a delicious, healthy, meatless monday meal!

Tempeh Rainbow Stir Fry with Thai Peanut Dressing

dinner, vegetarian
After a 5 day rest from running, I am starting back again today. Today begins marathon training for London, which is very exciting, and Steve and I have made an agreement that as of today, we are going to cut back on our sugar intake. I have not done a very good job these past…
Elite runner Tina Muir shares a healthy meatless monday meal to start your detox after overindulging during the holidays.

Sweet Potato Tempeh Skillet

dinner, lunch, vegetarian
Good Morning friends! How was your Christmas? Apologies for the lack of communication last week, but Steve and I were making the most of being back in Michigan. I had lots of fun times with my future in-laws, who made sure I felt very welcomed, and saw quite a few friends….but not as many as…
These cranberry and white chocolate pancakes are a healthy way to make the most of the festive season, without sacrificing flavor! Perfect for a special breakfast!

Cranberry and White Chocolate Pancakes

breakfast, pancakes
Firstly, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who commented on my struggles in my Year of Running, or on Becca’s Finding Myself posts last week. We were both so grateful for your support, and it truly means a lot to me that I am surrounded by such wonderful, supportive people. Thank you! It’s…
Chipotle Style Fish Bowls are delicious for an easy, nutritionally dense fuel for runners!

Chipotle Style Fish Bowls

fish
I have mentioned before, that I love to replicate restaurant meals at home. I try to make healthier versions of them, as they are usually calorie bombs, but when it comes to Chipotle, there is really not too much you can do to make it healthier. It is already pretty packed with nutritious foods….if you…

Sizzlefish Haddock with Honey Mustard Sauce

dinner, fish
In an effort to fine tune my fueling in the past few months, I have been trying to make sure we have fish at least once per week. At first this was very difficult as I seemed to only remember this at random points during the week; a wednesday afternoon, while sleeping on a friday,…
This Berry and Kale Quinoa Salad from elite runner Tina Muir can be enjoyed hot or cold, and is a wonderful way to bring winter and summer together for a nutritious meal year round. This is a great runner meal! Oh yum! @tinamuir88

Berry Quinoa Kale Salad

Good Morning! It is a marvelous monday indeed! Did you see my Exciting Announcement? Today I start my position as Community Manager for Runners Connect! Is it pathetic that I am actually excited about working. I have felt like a lazy slob the last few months, and it feels good to be able to put…
Elite Runner Tina Muir shares her signature meatless monday meal. This butternut squash lasagna is packed with healthy vegetables, and uses cottage cheese instead of ricotta to lighten up the meal. SO good!

Butternut Squash Lasagna 2.0

Today, I am going to share something special with you. It is a Marvelous Meatless Monday after all! I am in a good mood after a lovely weekend with Steve. On Saturday we went for a hike in the Red River Gorge National Forest, which was so incredibly beautiful. I even walked about 2.25 miles…