In an attempt not to steal Sally's e-mail writing thunder, and hopefully revive the Beyond Running Community pages, I will be blogging my weekly recipe ideas. Hopefully, this will not only boost your cooking confidence, but also create an open invitation for recipe sharing. Share your favorite recipes, ask questions, give useful insight....anything.

Here is my recipe for this week. Continuing with the sweet treat theme of Halloween, here is a healthier sweet tooth alternative.

Oatmeal Raisi… Continue

Just wanted to congradulate Joel,Jerry and Tim. You are all great examples as runners and it is so impressive that you are all so committed! May your training for your upcoming races be awesome! God Bless!

Up to yesterday, my longest run had been a half marathon. I decided to try a 15 mile run. It rained/drizzled for 12 miles of the run. I decided after 3 miles of running in the rain that it wasn't that bad. Once I made this decision, the run was a lot more enjoyable. I am feeling sore because instead of taking it nice and slow, I ran a good 30-45 seconds faster than I should of. I had about 10 oz of Powerade at miles 3 & 10.5 and Gu Energy Gel at miles 7.5 & 13. I don't know if this was e… Continue

Just a note of warning: Beware sidewalks full of slippery, slimey, wet, crab apples. With all the rain we have been having, it has turned some of the sidewalks into treacherous stretches of rotten fruit. I almost biffed it on a run last night...it reminded me of running in the bog at the filthy 5K. *sigh* But at least during the filthy your prepared to fall.

Here's another one I need to get off my chest. Have you ever been running along in a resedential area, and suddenly you get a big nose ful… Continue

Well the 4 flat landers from Fargo, ND successfully completed the 50K and 100K in Duluth, MN. For Jerry and I it was our first Ultra race, and for Tim this race was another shot at finishing his first Ultra, and boy did he ever! This time around Tim was well prepared and well trained. I had no doubt whatso ever that he would finish strong and he did!. Jerry was a very impressive also, he caught up to me with 15 miles to go and never looked back a testament that his hard work and training… Continue