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November 22, 2013

Recent Eats, My First Post-Marathon Run & An Exciting Announcement

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Hello and happy Friday! I’m so glad you guys liked the look of the Lentil & Brown Rice Herbed Salad recipe I posted yesterday! I’ve been enjoying the leftovers for lunch. On Wednesday, I enjoyed it atop some salad, with a side of oranges, sliced soccer-practice style. 🙂

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For dinner last night, I was inspired to bust out our crockpot once again. I’m really loving this thing! “Set it and forget it” = best way ever to make dinner.

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I ordered some groceries and pantry items on Relay Foods earlier this week (my full Relay Foods review is here – it’s a cool local CSA + grocery delivery service for DC/VA area peeps. Follow this referral link to get $30 off your first order over $50.), so I was looking to use up some local pork tenderloin and organic sweet potatoes I ordered from a nearby farm. After Googling healthy slow cooker pork tenderloin recipes, I came across this Balsamic Pork Tenderloin recipe over at Robyn’s blog, and decided to give it a shot.

I received the Google Nexus 7 Tablet from Staples about a month ago to test out, and I’ve been loving using it in the kitchen as a way to view recipes while cooking. So much easier than my bulky computer or my tiny phone! (I purchased the blue case/stand on Amazon – love it.) It’s also awesome for watching movies or TV shows in cars or on planes/trains, since you can download them.

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Anyway – it only took about 5 minutes flat to throw this together. I followed Robyn’s recipe exactly, except that I left out the Worcestershire sauce because I didn’t have any. Since I needed to use up the sweet potatoes, I threw them in with the pork, too, and then poured the sauce over everything.

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I set the crock pot on high for 3 hours (my tenderloin was pretty small, so it didn’t need too long) and by the time I was done with work and Matt arrived home around 7 p.m., dinner was ready. Crockpots are so. awesome.

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The meal was not beautiful but it was so delicious – the sweet potatoes were a great addition to the balsamic pork and we both loved the flavor from the light sauce. I’ll definitely be making this again!

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We had simple salads on the side, too. Baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, grated carrots, and a little feta, plus a homemade balsamic dressing (just olive oil + balsamic + dijon mustard + lemon juice & salt/pepper).

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Awesome dinner! Excited to enjoy some leftovers today.

In other news, I went for my first run yesterday since the Richmond Marathon! It’s weird that it’s been less than a week since I ran 26.2 miles – it strangely feels like it was ages ago. After your helpful comments on my First Marathon Training Reflections post, I knew I should only do a really short, easy run for my first one back, so I hit up my running buddy Mary for a casual 3 miler yesterday morning.

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I actually took that photo above by accident but it came out cool, I thought!

Mary and I ended up only doing 2 miles – that’s all my legs were feeling up for! You guys weren’t kidding that it would take some time to get back into it! Regardless, it still felt great to be outside in the morning air again. I’ve been feeling some runner blues this week without my normal endorphin-tastic workout routine!

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I’m going to do another run tomorrow (Saturday) morning with my friend Karen – probably 4 to 5 miles, depending how I feel. As for today – it’s back to yoga. 🙂 I’m hitting up Edge Yoga – my Arlington favorite.

In other fitness-related news: I’m excited to announce that I’m officially the new sports dietitian over at the Endurance Athlete Center in Falls Church, VA!

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The Endurance Athlete Center is a cool one stop shop for athletes, comprised of a bunch of entrepreneurs all under one umbrella. There’s:

  • Fast Track Physical Therapy (physical therapy & sports massage)
  • Functional Fitness VA (personal training)
  • Strong Foundations Foot & Ankle (run by a sports-specific podiatrist, Dr. George Lane)

They had a dietitian on the team, but as she was moving they were on the lookout for someone to take her spot. They wanted someone that already had their own practice (since this will just be a supplemental thing – not full time) and also “got it” with endurance athletics. Kerri, the owner of the Endurance Athlete Center and also of Fast Track Physical Therapy, found my AnneTheRD business website via Google and reached out to me a few months ago to see if I would be interested in the opportunity. We first met for coffee so she could share more details, and then since we got along well and it seemed like a good fit, she invited me in to pitch myself to the whole team.

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Everyone gave me the thumbs up after my pitch presentation, so I’m so excited to be joining their group! I’ll be working on site at their office a couple days a week from now on offering sports nutrition and general nutrition counseling services to their clients. I’ll still be operating my own separate private practice as I have been, so that won’t change, and when I’m operating at the Endurance Athlete Center I’ll still be working via my own business as a contractor, which is great. It should be the perfect mix of still running my own business, having flexibility and being able to make my own decisions, with the bonus that now I’ll have people to collaborate with and a team to interact with. All the staff there are awesome and love running and fitness as much as I do – it’s a perfect fit! I’m already working with the trainers to come up with some packages we can offer together, which should be great. I’ll likely be out in the community with the team more doing workshops and such, too, so stay tuned.

I spent some time on VistaPrint the other day making myself a brochure to place in their lobby and got a little help from a graphic designer to make sure it didn’t look too amateur. It just came yesterday and it looks good! I’ll be taking it over there later today.

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On the inside, I have a short bio, plus some testimonials from my AnneTheRD website.

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Plus information about my services. I also added this new info to my own website – there’s a new “sports nutrition” tab.

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Anyway. If you’re in the area and looking for sports nutrition services (or need help recovering from/preventing running or other endurance sports related injuries), check out the Endurance Athlete Center! They even have an Alter G treadmill – I’m excited to try it someday.

Have a great Friday, everyone, and a happy weekend!

- anne
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47 comments
  • Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
    November 22, 2013 · 11:55AM:
    Congrats, girl!! :)
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  • Jen@PregnantDiabetic
    November 22, 2013 · 12:21PM:
    How exciting, congrats!!! You'll be perfect for the job :)
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  • Jojo @ RunFastEatLots
    November 22, 2013 · 12:26PM:
    Congrats! The brochure looks so professional :D
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  • Annie @ lovelaughrun.com
    November 22, 2013 · 12:36PM:
    Congrats! That is so exciting! I also have the Nexus 7 (early Christmas present from my boyfriend!) and I love, love, love it!!
    Reply
    • Anne
      November 22, 2013 · 1:12PM:
      Nice! Any tips for cool things it does I should know about? :)
      Reply
  • Ingrid
    November 22, 2013 · 12:43PM:
    Hey! My bro has been friends with Kavon (at Functional Fitness) for years! Small world! Er, small NoVa... Congrats on the new gig!
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    • Anne
      November 22, 2013 · 1:11PM:
      Small world indeed! Hope you're well! :)
      Reply
  • Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
    November 22, 2013 · 12:44PM:
    congrats on the new job! What a great opportunity to work with sports focused clients
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  • Jess @ dearhealthyness.com
    November 22, 2013 · 12:50PM:
    Congratulations Anne! New opportunities for personal and professional growth! Wishing you the best! PS: The red tree was beautiful and the brochure looks very neat :)
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  • Kate @ Indulgent Wellness
    November 22, 2013 · 12:50PM:
    Congrats on the new venture! Such a perfect fit for you - wonderful when the stars align like that:-)
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  • Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run
    November 22, 2013 · 1:10PM:
    Congrats on the new gig!!
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  • Sara @ Zero to Sixty
    November 22, 2013 · 1:15PM:
    I am so jealous it still looks like fall there!! There is a big Patriots game this weekend and its suppose to be like 10 degrees during game time... BRRRRRRRRRR. Winter has hit New England. Congrats on your new gig! your brochure looks awesome!
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  • Caitlyn @ City and the Cubicle
    November 22, 2013 · 1:28PM:
    That's so exciting - congrats Anne!
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  • Colleen L
    November 22, 2013 · 1:28PM:
    Congrats on the new gig! I've gone there for PT and sports massages and they are all awesome there!
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  • Taylor @ Singletrackedmind
    November 22, 2013 · 1:30PM:
    Congrats on the new gig! That's so exciting!
    Reply
  • Jackie
    November 22, 2013 · 1:36PM:
    Congrats on the new job! That's exciting!
    Reply
  • Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
    November 22, 2013 · 1:43PM:
    Congrats on the new job! Can't wait to hear updates about how it goes!
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  • Elizabeth @ Positive Change
    November 22, 2013 · 1:43PM:
    Congratulations! This is so awesome for you!
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  • Jamie November 22, 2013 · 1:45PM:
    Hi Anne! I don't know if you're up for more yoga on Sunday but I'm teaching at 3:30pm at Radiance Yoga in Old Town and would love to have you if you're up for it! If not this week, I teach a couple times a month so check me out there sometime soon!
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    • Anne
      November 22, 2013 · 2:13PM:
      I knew you loved yoga but didn't realize you taught it - cool! I can't make it this weekend, but I'll try to make it another time! Thanks for the heads up. :)
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      • Jamie November 22, 2013 · 2:28PM:
        For December, I'm teaching Dec. 8 and 22. You are welcome anytime!
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        • Anne
          November 22, 2013 · 2:30PM:
          Thanks! :)
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  • Laura @losingrace
    November 22, 2013 · 2:19PM:
    Congrats that will be a great step for you professionally as well as personal level!
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  • Amanda @runtothefinish
    November 22, 2013 · 2:51PM:
    major congrats!!! that is super exciting!! I probably hopped back in to my runs too quickly, so I'm backing off a bit now...but it's just so fun!
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  • Mel
    November 22, 2013 · 3:01PM:
    Great news! Congratulation, I so happy for you! :-)
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  • Shel@PeachyPalate
    November 22, 2013 · 3:30PM:
    Eek well done on the new position!!! It's all go for you at the moment, such an inspiration!
    Reply
  • Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac
    November 22, 2013 · 3:53PM:
    Congrats Anne!! That sounds like a perfect opportunity for you!
    Reply
  • Courtney @ Don't Blink. Just Run.
    November 22, 2013 · 4:23PM:
    Congrats on the new job! That place sounds awesome!
    Reply
  • Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment
    November 22, 2013 · 5:17PM:
    Congrats! Great new job. The salad looks great too.
    Reply
  • Danielle @ Green is the New Black
    November 22, 2013 · 5:38PM:
    Congrats on the new job! Sounds like a wonderful opportunity for you!
    Reply
  • Jenn @ Happy Hour Miles
    November 22, 2013 · 6:40PM:
    Congrats!
    Reply
  • Elisabeth November 22, 2013 · 8:11PM:
    Congratulations on the new position!
    Reply
  • GiGi Eats Celebrities
    November 22, 2013 · 10:50PM:
    OMG check out your super legit pamphlet!!! :D Looks amazing! And I need a dang crock pot!
    Reply
  • Jan @ Sprouts n Squats
    November 23, 2013 · 5:21AM:
    Congratulations on the new role that is awesome!! Well done on the first run post marathon too. Love that unexpected photo too.
    Reply
  • Roadrunner November 23, 2013 · 6:46AM:
    Congratulations on the new position, Anne. Sounds perfect for you! Wonderful brochure, as well. (And you can get sports massages while you're there, too!)
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    • Anne
      November 23, 2013 · 8:40AM:
      Yes, I like that plan!
      Reply
  • Colette
    November 24, 2013 · 7:04AM:
    Congrats on your marathon- amazing finishing time for a first marathon! And congrats on the new gig- sounds amazing!
    Reply
  • Megan (The Lyons' Share)
    November 24, 2013 · 12:17PM:
    Congrats on the new job, Anne! I would absolutely love to do something like that - sounds like a blast!
    Reply
  • Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
    November 25, 2013 · 5:21AM:
    Congratulations, Anne!!! Such an exciting announcement!!!! :)
    Reply
  • Min
    November 25, 2013 · 7:46AM:
    Congratulations, Anne! The job sounds perfect for you ;)
    Reply
  • Gena
    November 25, 2013 · 7:50AM:
    Excited for your new gig!
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  • Michelle ththose November 25, 2013 · 8:42AM:
    Hi Anne! Congrats on your new job :) I was wondering if you hang your race medals on one of those metal displays. Do you have any recommendations?
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    • Anne
      November 25, 2013 · 11:54AM:
      Yes, I have one from Etsy! I can't find the exact one I have, but there are hundreds on there and so many cute ones to choose from.
      Reply
  • Mary @ Health and Fitness
    November 25, 2013 · 10:40AM:
    I'm so happy for you Anne, way the go girl! Go! Go! :) #kangaArticles
    Reply
  • joelle
    November 25, 2013 · 12:59PM:
    Wooo! Congrats on this new opportunity- sounds like a great fit!
    Reply
  • Steph
    November 25, 2013 · 5:47PM:
    Awesome! Congratulations! :)
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