Boston Marathon Update

Earlier today, Meb Keflezighi crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon at 2:08:37. In other words, around the same time that it takes many runners to finish a half.

(you may think I'm kidding, but I'm not)

Just so everyone knows, I'm slipping into depression due to an unexplained injury that is preventing me from running, and is not getting any better with rest.

I have a half marathon in one week and three days and  relay race in two weeks and three days.

The end.

high visibility equestrian wear

I've posted before about some some instances of civilians making funny errors with a niche market like equstrian and cycling sports. I found another one today with a company that makes reflective gear for activities like running and cycling. I think the products are actually really cool, but it's clear they are new to marketing their gear towards horse people: 

 

 

I had to google "spats" to see what they were going for.

And the "necklace" cracks me up.

But hey, great product, so check out Proviz for reflective gear for all your activities!

Fit-tastic! Friday Links (weird news edition)

Three links today, all weird, one completely unrelated to health and fitness:

#hotguysonthenyhalf -- Huffington Post

Courtney Love found the missing Malaysian plane! -- cnet.com

"Ugliest Runners' Feet" (click at your own risk...) -- Runner's World (Seriously. Only view if you're prepared for some really nasty blister shots.)

healthy green recipes for your St Patricks day weekend

I wish I had kids to help me get excited for holidays. I love how the little holidays like Valentine's Day or the 4th of July or St Patrick's Day can be a huge deal to kids. Instead of reaching for the green food dye for your Paddy's Day meal, check out these recipes:

Fresh Asparagus Soup from Allrecipes.com



image from here

Avocado Sauce to put on anything from Oh She Glows

Green Falafal from Food Wanderings

image from Food Wanderings

Green Mac n Cheese by Heather Christo

Popeyes Ice Cream from the Blendtec website

a cringe-inducing picture for your Thursday

new shoe day is always a good day

 

Inaugural run with my new pair of Brooks PureConnects... and I already got them dirty.