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Sweet new header, huh? Check out how dirty (read: hardcore) I am! Check out how I eat anything I want after long runs! (I'm sitting on the floor because I'm dirty.) I just got back from running the fourth and final 20 miler of my training, and the trail was all muddy. That didn't affect…
From an application letter I wrote in early 2006 to the University of Maryland Applied Math department: As an example of my determination in achieving goals, I would like to mention one of my personal interests—marathon running. Having always been involved with athletics and fitness, I decided in 2002 that I would run a marathon…
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"Half the dogs in America will receive Christmas presents this year, yet few of us pause to reconsider the miserable life of the pig—an animal easily as intelligent as a dog—that becomes a Christmas ham." -Michael Pollan in The New York Times Magazine, 11/10/02 Someone on campus handed me this pamphlet during the first week…
![[raw curry soup]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/raw-curry-soup-150x150.jpg "[raw curry soup]")
I read a great post by Hanlie yesterday that revitalized my excitement about raw food. I love the idea of eating raw, and the increased energy that comes along with it. And I do eat a lot of raw food, in the form of raw smoothies, salads, and fruits— my guess is that about a…
![[christine baking photo]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/christine-baking-photo-150x150.jpg "[christine baking photo]")
Hey there guys! It's Christine here with for Sweet-Tooth Friday! Today's recipe is for Vegan Pink Bean & Berry Muffins. These muffins are moist, delicious, and super easy! Before I get to the muffins, I have two updates to share. First of all, I have a new job! I just started coaching Middle School Field…
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Protein. Tell someone you're vegetarian, and they'll ask how you get protein. I've said this before, but it's worth repeating. I don't worry about protein. Or any nutrient, for that matter. I just eat a variety of whole foods, and I get what I need to feel great and support my training. And whey and…
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Just like so many runs recently, the 15-miler went great yesterday. And it didn't rain at all like I thought it would. I actually did slightly more than 15 miles in 1:52:06, for the 7:25 pace that I was going for. Since 15 seems like nothing compared to 20, I had been sort of downplaying…
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I'm not being facetious. Hear me out! I had a fantasy football draft on Friday night, although the team I put together is nobody's fantasy. But it was fun as always, and many delightful beverages with frost-brewed liners that tell you when they're cold were consumed by all. As a result, I woke up on…
28 days to go. Four weeks from today, I'll be running the Wineglass Marathon, with my first legitimate shot at qualifying for Boston. My training has gone extremely well recently, and I can't imagine feeling better heading into the final few weeks. I ran that solid 20-miler early this week, and since then I've had…
![[health fats photo]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/health-fats-photo-150x150.jpg "[health fats photo]")
Hey foodies, Matt here! Since Christine is on vacation, I've hijacked Sweet-Tooth Friday for just a second. You'll notice that Christine's post looks a little different this week—it's a how-to, not a recipe. Her posts are always pretty informative, but this one in particular is a perfect example to illustrate what I talked about in…
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