Running

Woman crossing 2010 marathon finish mat

Fitness Inspiration (or, Balance What You Eat with Physical Activity)

04/20/2015
Weight is a complex balance of calories in, calories out: regular physical activity will keep...
Health / Nutrition / Running
Runners pass by a Boston Marathon sign during the race.

Boston Marathon 2013: A Heart Full of Love

04/22/2013
It was back in December 2012 that I first declared "Game On!" and began the...
Running
Close-up of homemade nutty energy balls on a blue plate.

The Power of Peanut Butter in a Delightful Round Package | Peanut Butter Balls

04/10/2013
Everyone loves peanut butter. So much so that to this day my post on peanut...
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Protein / Recipe / Running
A man helping a woman lift a heavy barbell at a gym event.

What Can You Imagine? Inspiration for Running, and Life

04/09/2013
If you're looking for inspiration in any area of your life, look no further than...
Health / Running / Video
Glass bowl of golden granola with spoon

Granola, the P.K. Way: The What, When, and Why

03/30/2013
I enjoy making my own granola a few times a year. I mean, what's not...
Breakfast / Calories / Desserts / Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Running / Science / Whole grains
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Boston Marathon 2013: Why I Run

03/24/2013
My Boston Marathon 2013 journey began back in December ("Game On"), continued through Valentine's Day ("On...
Health / Nutrition / Running / Science / Video
Heart chocolate cake topped with white chocolate stripes

Celebrating Love: On Chocolate, Running, and Life

02/15/2013
On yesterday's Valentine's Day, I kept wondering to myself: should I write about chocolate or...
Chocolate / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Running
Roasted tomato salsa with spoon and guacamole

Super Bowl Favorites, the P.K. Way: Chili, Nachos, Guacamole, and Pizza

02/02/2013
I'm sure I'm not the only one scratching their heads, saying "Where did January go?...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Running / Science / Snacks / Vegetables / Video / Weight
Mixed greens with avocado and yellow tomatoes

Post-Holidays+Mid-January=A Return to Salad (Et Al)

01/21/2013
One big winter dinner salad: mesclun, arugula, and spinach adorned with...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Running / Salad / Science / Theatre / Vegetables / Weight / Weight loss
Runner crossing Boston Marathon finish line wearing bib number 72804.

Boston Marathon 2013: Game On

12/10/2012
Here's hoping my third marathon will be as successful as my...
Running / Science / Weight