WeRUN NorthEast

Almost a Year…

Nathan — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:39:57 +0000

It’s been almost a year, and no posts. Have I nothing to say, or simply no time to say it? This would have been a great year to post as I’ve run both a half and full marathon. Currently I’m on involuntary sabbatical from running… more on that later… or not.

A long December

Nathan — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:58:05 +0000

It’s been a LONG time since i’ve posted here. I took the house updates to Facebook, and it turned into more of a photo journal, which was by far easier. Trying to encapsulate the ins and outs of the project would have taken far too long… so maybe i’ll start again. Or maybe 2011 will just turn into the goings on of life at 415 2nd ave in general.

Chicken Scallopini with Linguine and Spinach

Nathan — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:17:37 +0000

Here is my favorite night-before-a-race meal. It has a good carb to protein balance, it’s relatively easy to make and, oh yeah, it tastes amazing! It also has spinach, which is an excellent source of iron of some other vitamins that are good for you.

How To Make It:

8 ounces whole-wheat linguine
4 chicken breasts (each about 5 ounces)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups or one package baby spinach
1 teaspoon fresh basil, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
11/2 cups Bertolli Organic Olive Oil, Basil, and Garlic sauce*
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated

Cook pasta according to package directions. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Preheat a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides and cook until done (about seven minutes each side). Remove from pan. In skillet, saute garlic, spinach, and basil with olive oil over high heat. Drain pasta and add it to the skillet, remove from heat, and combine with spinach mixture. Place pasta in serving dish, top with heated tomato sauce and sliced chicken breasts. Garnish with parsley and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serves four.

Calories: 550
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 51 g
Protein: 49 g

To read the full article from Runners World at Chicken Scallopini with Linguine and Spinach.

Baby got back.

Nathan — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:25:33 +0000

Outta sight, outta mind? Runners often focus on, well, running. But there are these pesky things called “muscles” that are used to make your legs move. If you haven’t picked up the sarcasm… I feel sorry for you.

All kidding aside, runners often forget about working some of the less see muscles, ESPECIALLY in the back. It’s an essential part of improving your core strengths which ultimately will get you faster race times. Check out these simple exercises you can do at home to strengthen some key muscles.

3 Swiss-Ball Workouts to Build a Bigger Back | Active.com.

Upcoming Race

Nathan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:53:57 +0000

One of the hardest things about winter running is staying motivated. Here’s an upcoming race that would be a good way to stay motivated through the holidays. Find a friend or two and get out your best holiday costume (a glass of egg nog or a fruit cake perhaps?) and complete this great fun run.

The Santa Run to Benefit Legal Aid | Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 | Saturday, December 05, 2009 @ 4:00 PM.

Winter Running

Nathan — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:09:47 +0000

The winter running season seems to be tardy this year. On Saturday I ran in shorts and a long sleeve-t with a short sleve-t over it. It was a balmy 46 degrees when I left home, and seemed to get warmer as I went. It was just a short 6.5, but it got me thinking: At what temperature do I normally break out the tights or pants?

I decided that if you leave the house and any combination of these conditions are met, you should wear something on your legs [and probably a jacket].

It’s 38 degrees or colder.
It’s dark out.
It’s exceptionally windy.
It’s snowing.

I realize this isn’t a scientific calculation, but hey, i’m new to this blog thing. These post will get better!

Hello world!

Nathan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:22:18 +0000

This is the new home of the NorthEast Minneapolis Running Club. So far our membership list is short – me. I hope that eventually this can be a place for anyone who loves running to come together and share running stories, tips, and train together on an occasional basis. Maybe we’ll even get t-shirts!

As I do not really know what all is involved in starting a running club, please stay tuned for more information. For now enjoy some of the links on the right.