No NYC race countdown here
You may notice that you’ve never seen a race countdown clock on my site. I don’t post each week how many days are left and when people ask …
About the Author
Amanda Brooks
The Last Ironman Finisher
Three minutes before the 17 hour cut off 78-year-old Harriett Anderson crossed the finish line as the oldest official finisher, the winner …
The Story of an Original Ironman
It’s a story as old as time…one man dares another in a bar and the next thing you know it’s a world wide event. Well something like than …
Ironman Kona 2013 Race Day
Some lessons you need to learn through experience and this weekend, I learned what it really means to be an Ironman. Spectating this event …
Timex Sports Behind the Ironman Journey
Tomorrow I want to share with you the story of one of the original 1978 Ironman finishers {15 entered, 12 finished}…then more of what we saw …
Three 20 Mile Weekends in a Row
Peak training is here and right now I feel SOLID!!! The last three weekends have all be 20 milers, but with extremely different conditions …
Kona Lesson 2: Let it all hang out – Underpants Run
I don’t run in a sports bra…ever. I have talked before on the blog about me “abs” goal and my lack of having defined abs. I also recognize …
From NFL to Ironman: Hines Ward
Can you imagine going out for your first run and doing a run/walk for just 20 minutes…knowing that you are already signed up for the Ironman …
Kona Lesson 1: Find Your Tribe
While marathons and triathlons are performed as individuals, it takes a team to make it happen. One of the recurring themes I heard on …
Chicken Quinoa Soup – A Classic Made Better
Mother Nature does a lot of things right…particularly sunrises which I shared a few of this week because I really believe they’re …
Colorado Lovin: A Vacation Every Weekend
I confess that during my visit to San Diego I swore I was moving there…then during my visit to Boulder I swore I was moving there. In …
Crossing off a Bucket List Experience
A few years ago, after being asked yet again “where do you want to be in 5 years?” I pulled out a sheet of paper and started thinking more …
Mind Over Medicine: Can you heal yourself?
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Have you ever heard stories about people who were misdiagnosed with terminal illness and died only months …
Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
It’s a feels like of at least 90 degrees every single day, so why I’m craving soup I can’t particularly say. I think my digestion wants …
Jacksonville Beach Weekend, Leg Pain and the Garmin: Accountability Monday
A few weeks ago, I asked David to wake up at the gorgeous hour of 4AM so I could do my long run on the beach. This weekend he was able to …
What is this Sony Club?
Monday I shared with you some behind the scenes from my time with Sony at the Del Mar Racetrack and of course last week a lot of photos with …
Polar RC3 integrated GPS watch Review
Runners are not known for being open to change. We find a pair of running shoes that work and head out to buy them in mass, lest they change …
Aging Up Feels Great
Do you remember as a kid when someone asked how old you were and you ALWAYS aimed for the higher age: “6 and 1/2”, “almost 8”, “I’ll be 18 …
Runners Exemplify Relief in Action
I am participating in a sponsored campaign hosted by Advil®, as part of the Advil® Relief in Action campaign. I received compensation for …
Running with the Kenyans
Have you ever wondered why Kenyans seem to dominate the marathon? If you’ve watched any of the major races in recent years, surely you have …
Gin, Hats and History
Stetson. What comes to mind when you hear that name? Perhaps Stetson hats makes you think of cowboys or maybe you are a coinsurer of fine …
Spicy Red Lentil Dip: A Hummus Alternative
Continuing with my goal of eating more anti-inflammatory foods and changing up my food rotation I decided to put to use some red lentils …
Exploring Park City, Utah
While I told you all about enjoying our long run in Park City {even with the altitude}, I wanted to also spend a little time telling you …
Eat and Run – Scott Jurek: Accountability Monday
I love a good book and a good book that can make me fall in love with running all over again is hard to find and greatly cherished. Hence …
WSSC Conference Review
After attending World Spinning and Sports Conditioning Conference last weekend in Miami, I’m now thinking there aren’t enough hours in …
Best Breathing Technique for Runners
A few months ago I reviewed the book Running on Air from Budd Coates. Many of you saw an article about it in either Runner’s World or Men’s …
Puerto Rico Half Marathon – David’s Debut
David declared he was “one and done” at the finish line. I however have other plans for him, as in working with me so we can both hit a …
Slow Cooker BBQ Tofu and Slaw: Ugly, but good
I have yet to find a way at home to get the same deep flavor of the tofu I often pick up from the Whole Foods buffet…which incidentally is …
Runner Spotlight: CrossFit to Marathon
I am so excited to bring you another great runner spotlight! Previously you heard from a runner who did a first marathon in 3:20 and a …
Running on Air
It’s no secret that I love to read and my nightstand is usually overflowing with at least one running book, one spiritual or informational …
Oven Baked Zucchini Fries – DF, EF
Have you ever noticed that as soon as something is off limits you are drawn to it like a moth to a flame?? I love making sweet potato fries, …
Digestion impacts how we look, feel, think and act
If you had told me a year ago that my hair falling out, my brittle nails, my sickness after eating, my fatigue, my sadness ok yes the …
One Dish Protein Trail Bars
Leading up to ING Miami this weekend, I am focusing a little more on carbo loading than I have in the past. It’s easy to think carbo loading …
Kale and Butternut Squash Soup
Before leaving on our trip to Kansas City, I tossed a bag of kale in the freezer because I couldn’t imagine simply tossing it in the trash! …
Vegetable Au Gratin: A Dairy Free Version of a Classic
Vegetables are usually relegated to an afterthought as a side dish to the main meal, but once I started focusing on eating the ideal 7-9 …
1458.5 Miles and yes that .5 matters
I love numbers. I love seeing my miles add up and crossing days off the calendar with a note that I ran. Which means it’s no surprise that …
Our TV Wedding Behind the Scenes
A few weeks ago I announced the exciting news that we would be on TV! I fully anticipate we are going to be big stars after this debut. Or …
Palm Beaches Half Marathon Race Report
Last year David and I took a weekend trip to Palm Beach and loved every second of our time there. I think we both enjoyed a little bit of …
Shark Valley Bike Tour: A Florida Must Do
One of the great things about holiday weekends is that we put a little extra effort in to exploring Florida because our weekend isn’t so …
Double Bibbing It: 13.1 Fort Lauderdale
Racing streaks will likely never be my thing because I just feel like there are far too many races out there to keep going back to the same …
Runners Find Reasons; NYC Marathon Cancellation
After Sandy hit NYC, I couldn’t see how the race would go on…but after a few days they said loud and clear the race will happen. It is my …
One Weekend…Three Races; Runner’s World Hat Trick
Running doubles used to be one of my favorite things to do. Then in the last training cycle I started focusing on speed work and tempos, so …
