Tag: Crystal Higgins

BMO Marathon- Race Week Tips

BMO Race week tipsThe Virtual BMO Vancouver Marathon kicks off this Saturday, May 1, 2021 runner may enjoy a virtual race and run from anywhere, anytime from May 1 to 31, 2021.  I am thrilled to have partnered up with two amazing local Mammas & running enthusiasts to share some of our top race week tips.

I know that the week leading up to a race can bring unexpected anxiety, no matter how thoroughly we train.  Despite all the long runs we have completed and how strong we feel, running lower mileage during taper brings its fair share of uncertainties. Read on for some great race tips from my experience as well as from other extraordinary women.

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Cooking with the Flexitarin Dietitian

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Flexatrain DietiianI have  tried some recipes from local Dietitian Crystal Higgins-The Flexitarin Dietitian.   Crystal has been feature on Empowered Health (Chek-TV), Run With It (Shaw) and CBC News, you can learn more about Crystal by checking out her blog here.

Disclaimer alert:   I don’t cook.  Any recipe beyond my 5 ingredient rule usually doesn’t catch my attention.  I am happy to report that these recipes were simple to make….even for moi.

My choices includes 2 desserts and a salad.  Obviously not a balance menu but its what jumped out at me., and the desserts are perfect as we roll into fall and winter.

Do you have something you think I should try?  Comment below. (Remember 5 ingredient max, for my remedial cooking ability)

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