Running on Carbs

I’m a wife, empty-nester mom, professional business person and a certified run coach through the Road Runner’s Club of America (RRCA). I love to share my passion for running and plant-based food with those who share my interests. Please feel free to drop me a line and share your thoughts on running and plant-based eating. I sincerely hope you enjoy reading about my journey and pick up some tips that you find helpful in your own life.

Recent Posts

• Half Marathon Training – Week 4
  I’m 4 weeks into my 12 week half marathon training plan and I’m feeling really great! Honestly, my training has been rather lackluster; just the basics. Which goes to show you that running, and improving at running, doesn’t have to be complicated. Sure, there’s a time and a place for more intricate workouts but, when you’re new or returning to running, I find it’s better to stick to the foundational workouts and strength training, rather…
• On your marks, get ready, GO!
  My first week of half marathon training didn’t feel much different than my last week of base building. It actually felt a bit easier in some ways, yet more challenging in others. Allow me to elaborate. Since returning to running in mid-April, I’ve been incorporating running on three days per week. I’ve consciously avoided running on consecutive days which by default meant that I would only run three days in a given 7-day week. I…
• Getting Back in the Saddle: Return to Running and Blogging
  It’s been a VERY long time since I’ve sat down to write a blog post. If you’ve been following me on Instagram (@Running.on.Carbs) you know that I recently started a podcast and have expanded into run coaching for plant-based women. So, a lot of my story that would have been here, has been shared on the podcast instead. However, there is something to be said about the written word and storytelling. So, here I am…
• Marathon Race Day
  It’s hard to know where to start. There were so many incredible moments from today’s race. Most importantly, I finished and I did not get injured. I walked right past the medical tent at the end without so much of a glance. However, then I coincidentally got a calf cramp about 10 feet later that forced me to stop and rest it before walking further. Well, I didn’t say I wasn’t in pain. As a…
• Marathon Training: Days 120-123
  Quick recap of my final week of marathon training. Just three runs this week. On the plan are two runs at conversational pace and one short run at marathon goal pace. I start carb loading on Thursday, which is day 123 of my marathon training plan. What a week to have a busy and high stress work schedule. Some things can’t be avoided or planned for ahead of time. It just is a busy week…