Hello, hello! In honor of my crazy week of school, today I have a guest post for you all from my friend Stepfanie! Stepf and I originally became friends via email when she approached me about doing some guest posts for dailySpark. We then met in person out in San Francisco at the Foodbuzz Festival last November! She’s wonderful and I’m excited Continue Reading …
Download My New Treadmill Workout Brochure!
March 17, 2011 by 44 Comments
As part of a school project due this week, we had to give someone a “health information gift.” Right before learning about the assignment, I received an email from a reader named Mary who was trying to get into running but having trouble with motivation. I decided that she was the perfect person to give the gift of health to! Mary said she Continue Reading …
How to Enjoy a Weekend Breakfast on a Weekday
March 3, 2011 by 34 Comments
Check out this awesome breakfast. Doesn’t it look like something you’d make on a lazy Sunday morning, not a harried Wednesday morning before rushing off to class/work? So, how does one enjoy a weekend-style breakfast on a busy weekday? Make the batter beforehand. On Sunday, Matt and I made pancakes for breakfast… and I had some batter left Continue Reading …
How to Use a Foam Roller (with video!)
February 18, 2011 by 43 Comments
Hello and happy Friday! By popular demand — today I’m going to show you how to use a foam roller. But first — let’s talk about yesterday’s run :) I asked Matt if he wanted to join me for a shorter training run yesterday on a fun trail nearby. He agreed — but said he would only come if we went in the late afternoon so it was warm and Continue Reading …
How to Pack Lunch When the Fridge is Empty
February 8, 2011 by 38 Comments
The fridge was almost completely empty yesterday when I looked into it to figure out what to pack for lunch. It’s actually kind of insane how much food Matt and I go through in one weekend of eating every meal at home! At first, I was tempted to buy lunch at school. But then I reminded myself: be creative! How to pack lunch when the fridge is Continue Reading …
Deciphering Speed Workouts at the UNC Track
January 19, 2011 by 27 Comments
Thanks for all your great comments on my post yesterday about how to stay healthy when you’re busy! If you haven’t already read the great responses, go check them out. Some awesome advice! One thing a reader mentioned that I forgot to include was to make exercise part of the journey! I try to walk everywhere I can, always take the stairs, and Continue Reading …
How to Make Time for Health When You’re Busy
January 18, 2011 by 48 Comments
Last week, I received an email from a reader. She wrote: Hi Anne, I was wondering if you could do a post on managing your time between grad school, exercise and creating healthy meals. I commute to college a total of 2 hours a day, 5 days a week for 4-8 hour days. I have trouble juggling course work, exercising, working part-time and Continue Reading …
Emily from Daily Garnish: Staying Healthy on Vacation
January 8, 2011 by 12 Comments
Hello friends! I’m currently flying back to Washington D.C. from Italy, so I would like to share my final vacation guest post! Today’s guest post comes from my friend and running buddy, Emily, about how to stay healthy while traveling. Very appropriate, considering I’ve just been in Europe for nearly two weeks :) Take it away, Emily! Continue Reading …
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