Been meaning to post this for a while. This is a slightly modified version of the Lentil Salad recipe that appeared in NYTimes. The ingredients, at first glance, don’t appear to work well together, but I was genuinely surprised how … Continue reading
Sean O’Brien 50K is set in the rugged trails of Malibu Creek State Park, nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area. With ~6,400 ft of elevation gain/loss, I picked the Sean O’Brien 50K as a pre-cursor to the Miwok … Continue reading
Last time I ran the Coyote Hills Half Marathon was 2 years ago and I ended up finishing at 1:43. With the miles steadily increasing over the next months culminating in my first 100K in May, this was a great start … Continue reading
My wife and I saw this non-vegan leek soup recipe in Sunset Magazine and the original recipe called for Savoy cabbage, meatballs and heavy cream. A few tweaks later, we made this vegan till the very end and added meatballs … Continue reading
After 12 marathon+ distances last year, I know how to finish a 50K or a 50 miler (okay, I’ve done one) and that has always been the goal going in – to keep smiling, check out the scenery, make new friends, take tons of … Continue reading
Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Yes, I bought the Merrell Trail Glove as my first pair of running shoes earlier this year. So much for the sandal man image. 🙂 There were a few reasons why I wanted … Continue reading
I’m visiting my folks in India and just came back from a hard 1.5 hours of intervals on the treadmill. Incidentally, that’s where it all started in December 2011. I suffered through all 10 minutes of my first run on that … Continue reading
Woodside Ramble 50K was my 12th and last marathon+ distance run for the year. My primary goal for the run was to get to the finish line before the IPA ran out. 🙂 Secondary goal was to run up the … Continue reading
Okay, so you went out for a run on a cold, rainy day. Got your miles in and you are back home and looking for something warm, without any additives or added sugar? Homemade apple cider to the rescue! I … Continue reading
This roasted acorn squash recipe has just 5 ingredients, the oven does most of the work and pairs well with linguine or spaghetti. What’s not to like? Loaded in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and antioxidants the acorn squash is … Continue reading