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Protein Pancakes

Nov6

Protein Pancakes

I really don’t know how protein has done it but it has somehow remained the only unsullied macronutrient on the market. Fat was kiboshed decades ago and the rise of the Atkins diet has left carbs as the enemy. Protein is the invisible middle child of sorts that has escaped the crosshairs of nutritional skeptics… Read More…

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Filed Under: Sports NutritionTagged With: nutrition, pancakes, protein, RecipeNovember 6, 2013

Why Running Helps if You Dine at Eigensinn Farm

Aug26

Why Running Helps if You Dine at Eigensinn Farm

One of the best things about being an athlete is the appetite that is attached to it. It merits texts from friends along the lines of “I need to know if you are planning on camping this weekend so I can make sure we have enough food.” Or like this weekend after completing a 100… Read More…

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Filed Under: Sports NutritionTagged With: Eigensinn Farm, Jessica Kuepfer, Michael Stadtlander, nutrition, runningAugust 26, 2013

Half Marathon: The Endurrun – Stage 1

Aug14

Half Marathon: The Endurrun – Stage 1

Ok. So we have looked at what to expect while preparing for a half marathon, but what happens the morning of the race when your alarm goes off and it is GO TIME? I have decided to frame the discussion around a race that I did last weekend, Stage 1 of the Endurrun. Although large… Read More…

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Filed Under: RacesTagged With: bonking, Endurrun, half marathon, hitting the wall, Jessica Kuepfer, nutrition, RunWaterlooAugust 14, 2013

Pre Race Preparation for a Half Marathon

Aug12

Pre Race Preparation for a Half Marathon

    A half marathon is one of the most popular distances in the running community. 21.1 km is long enough to get into a running groove and feel a proper distance, but also short enough to be a good foray into the world of distance running and know that within a couple hours or… Read More…

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Filed Under: RacesTagged With: black toenails, cycling, essie, fartlek training, GU, half marathon, hill training, interval training, nutrition, plyometrics, pre race half marathon, racing, swimming, tempo training, yogaAugust 12, 2013

July Goal Check in and 5 More!

Aug5

July Goal Check in and 5 More!

Happy Holiday Monday! Part of me hopes you are no where near a computer to read this and are exploring or taking a nap somewhere (two equally important holiday things). But since you are hear, I will try and make it worthwhile. This past weekend has flown by. I knocked a few important things off… Read More…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: Asics, Davids Tea, Endurrun, gait analysis, half marathon, Jessica Kuepfer, marathon, nutrition, recovery, runchat, running, Sauble Beach, strength training, Tough Mudder, water, WeddingAugust 5, 2013

Hangry: Feeding the Runner

Jul22

Hangry: Feeding the Runner

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you were outside at some point enjoying this spectacular weekend! It really was one of those perfect summer weekends full of long runs and bike rides, campfires, long afternoon swims, sun kissed foreheads and the annual gem in Southwestern Ontario called the Amish Auction. But seriously. Let’s talk snacks. It… Read More…

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Filed Under: Sports NutritionTagged With: carbs, Jessica Kuepfer, nutrition, protein, runchat, runner, snacksJuly 22, 2013

Training For Your First Half-Marathon

Jul17

Training For Your First Half-Marathon

So a LOT of you are running a half marathon for the first time this year. Congratulations – you rock. I thought it was only appropriate to discuss the ins and outs of properly preparing for and racing your first 13.1 miles. Step 1: What NOT to do. Exhibit A: Me.  When I lived in… Read More…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: half marathon, Jessica Kuepfer, nutrition, Paris, runningJuly 17, 2013

2013: The Vision Board

Jan7

2013: The Vision Board

Good morning, friends! How was your weekend? I had a quieter weekend filled with time with friends, a bit of organizing for the new year and a beautiful cross country ski. I also hung my vision board! In my About section, I stress that I firmly believe that life is to be lived with integrity, joy, and unrelenting intention…. Read More…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: blog, fitness, Hyundai Elantra, mind and soul, new year, nutrition, vision boardJanuary 7, 2013

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