Martha’s Blog: Nutrition- Food Habits

“Attack of the Fast Food Fairy” Apparently I had a temporary moment of insanity last week when I decided to track my nutrition. I did track my eating habits for the week, but it is embarrassing to report the results. I probably ate more from fast food restaurants during the past week than I have [...]

Martha’s Blog: Nutrition=Food for Fuel

Food is the body’s fuel. An active lifestyle requires premium fuel. I am no means a nutrition expert, but I do try and eat relatively healthy. My eating habits come from a childhood of healthy snacks and home cooked dinners. I don’t eat a tremendous amount of sweets. My weakness is cheese. I love cheese [...]

Martha’s Marathon Blog: Accountable Actions and Goal Setting

Accountability Might Count the Most According to my good friend Webster, we “talk” on a daily basis, accountable means responsible. I have no problem being accountable to my family and to my job. Following through on actions for me is where I struggle to hold myself accountable. I often find myself putting off my own [...]

Martha’s Marathon Blog: Seeking New Smartphone Technology

Marathon training. There must be an app for that. But where to find it? This past weekend my husband and I got new phones. If I am correct, we got smartphones. I believe this must be an understatement. I am amazed and slightly frightened about everything this phone seems to be able to do and [...]

Martha’s Blog: Oysters…Ketchup on the Side

As I think about the last three weeks of my life, the first words that pop into my mind are oysters and ketchup. Steamed oysters are my ultimate favorite food. Why? I only get to eat them two or three times a year. Being a rare treat makes them extraordinary! Well, my last three weekends [...]

Martha’s Blog: 4 Days Til Type A

Goal: I am so proud now that I have completed my first full marathon on December 11, 2010.  Sunday Action Steps ***** = Completed Action Step  !!! = Incomplete Action Step     Mind: Weekly Action Steps Plan *****     Body:  45 minute Walk !!!!!     Balance: Church Children’s Sermon***** I love Sundays. I always rest [...]

Martha’s Blog: Future Looks Interesting!

 Goal: I am so proud now that I have completed my first full marathon on December 11, 2010.  Saturday Action Steps ***** = Completed Action Step  !!! = Incomplete Action Step     Mind: Journal 10 minutes *****     Body: 8 mile run *****     Balance: Dress Shopping***** As I increase in miles, I increase in [...]

Martha’s Blog:Running=Emotional Outlet

Goal: I am so proud now that I have completed my first full marathon on December 11, 2010.  Sunday Action Steps ***** = Completed Action Step  !!! = Incomplete Action Step     Mind: Plan weekly Action Steps *****     Body: Walk 30 minutes *****     Balance: Clean around the house***** So, it has been a [...]

Martha’s Blog: I Love My Body, My Body Loves Me

Goal: I am so proud now that I have completed my first full marathon on December 11, 2010.  Sunday Action Steps ***** = Completed Action Step  !!! = Incomplete Action Step     Mind: Find good mantra for running *****     Body: Run 3 miles *****     Balance: Cookout with friends***** It is always awesome to [...]

Martha’s Blog: Beautiful Day

Goal: I am so proud now that I have completed my first full marathon on December 11, 2010.  Saturday Action Steps ***** = Completed Action Step  !!! = Incomplete Action Step     Mind: Journal for 10 minutes *****     Body: Run 6 miles (1 hour 12 minutes) *****     Balance: Trip to IKEA***** I ran [...]

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