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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: An Ultra “Fat Girl Running” For Her Life

Meet Mirna Valerio. She is a 39, 5'7, mother, choral director, spanish teacher, blogger, cross country running coach, marathoner, ultra marathoner and trail runner. She is also 250 pounds and considered as overweight. Runner's World Magazine and NBC Nightly News featured this amazing woman who is breaking the mold on the stereotypes of what a fellow… Continue reading One Size Doesn’t Fit All: An Ultra “Fat Girl Running” For Her Life

CONDIMENTS & DRESSINGS

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Dressing ingredients : •5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil •1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar •1 tbsp of honey •1 tsp of dijon mustard •1/2 of a stevia sugar packet •1 tsp of minced garlic •1 tsp of fresh chopped ginger •1/4 tsp of kosher salt •1/4 tsp of garlic powder •1/4 tsp of onion… Continue reading Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

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All Roads Lead to Murray

On April 18th, I completed my 5th half marathon done in my 4th state of my 50by5o goal in Murray, KY.  I had fun running with my Soror Tari who kept it fun and entertaining the entire boring and hilly route. Let's just say she needs to give up singing and keep her day job taking selfies lol.… Continue reading All Roads Lead to Murray

SOUPS & SALADS

California Cobb Grilled Chicken Salad over Power Greens with Honey Jalapeno Vinaigrette

It's the final week of my 12 week series of The Summer of Salads. Featured this week is the California Cobb Grilled Chicken Salad over Power Greens with a Honey Jalapeno Vinaigrette. Salad ingredients: •1-3 oz boneless skinless chicken breast (A pinch of kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika. Season to taste)… Continue reading California Cobb Grilled Chicken Salad over Power Greens with Honey Jalapeno Vinaigrette

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Will Run for Chicken!

Had a great time at the Chick Fil A 5k race on Labor Day benefitting the Junior Achievement. The weather was quite hot, humid and downright disrespectful lol but I got it done. Thanks to BGR and BMR for the smiles, cheers, and beverages at the water stops along the way. It was well needed… Continue reading Will Run for Chicken!