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Grilled, Stuffed Chicken Breasts, or Good Recipe Gone Bad
There is a great Cook’s Illustrated recipe for grilled, stuffed chicken breasts that I’ve used exactly and with some personal modifications to make a really yummy meal. Unfortunately, in spite of their detailed instructions, my presentation is always lacking. If you’re someone who isn’t photographing your meals for a blog, this might work better overall. […] Read More
Broken Bones
It seems like there’s no time like the present to talk about broken bones, what with having one of my own. This is my first break, so I’ve spent a lot of time trolling the internet for information. Of course, this information varies between, “listen to your doctor and you’ll be fine,” and “you’ll spend […] Read More
Training: The News Isn’t All Bad
First of all, I want to thank everyone for their support. Online comments, Twitter DMs, offline emails, phone calls, visits… every single one has been appreciated. Thank you for your kindness and your concern. I didn’t cry when I got hurt, but some of your notes and messages have reduced me to tears. The Good […] Read More
You’re Only As Old As You Feel
Betty was on the living room floor, coffee table pushed aside, doing bicycle crunches. The Olympics were on TV and they were doing some sort of video montage of an athlete’s training. Elbow to knee. Elbow to knee. Left. Right. Left. Right. “Get down here and do this!” she shouted, laughing. Left. Right. Left. Right. […] Read More
Training: Just Like That, It’s Over
And just like that, my training season is over, three weeks too early. I broke my foot last night. I was wrestling alligators. No, wait, I was skydiving and landed on it wrong. No, let me start over: I spent the weekend in the mountains with Kathy Bates (thanks for that one, Will Sansbury). Good […] Read More
Training: Week 18, the Unexpected
Sometimes runs don’t go according to plan. Today I learned that I do a surprisingly good job of adapting to the unexpected. Scroll to the bottom for more information about my fundraising efforts, and how you can help. The Plan Monday, 9/20: Pilates at home, light cycling Tuesday, 9/21: Kickboxing and Pilates Wednesday, 9/22: Yoga […] Read More
Fried Chicken
I may be ambivalent about meat in general, but that rule doesn’t seem to apply to good fried chicken. I don’t make it often, but there’s something to be said for that delicious crunchy crust. When I make a batch, I make enough to have leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day. I’ve been […] Read More
Time: More Than You Think, Less Than You Want
“I don’t know how you do it,” they say to me. “I don’t have time.” The “it” that they’re referring to could be reading, cooking, exercising or traveling. They don’t have time for it. They don’t have time for anything. Here’s what’s funny: the lament comes from everyone. Men and women, workers and retirees, those […] Read More
Coveting the TRX
I’ve never seen a TRX in person, but I heard about it from my Team in Training coach, and I have to say, I’m a little bit obsessed with the idea of it. This thing looks like the ultimate in strength-based core training, and I’m dying to try one. My world does not have room […] Read More
Training: Week 17, One Month Remains
This was the week where I decided to give my running muscles a break by riding my bike, thereby foolishly ensuring that every muscle in the lower half of my body was completely and fully exhausted. The Plan Monday, 9/13: 30-minute run Replaced with a day of cycling everywhere Tuesday, 9/14: Kickboxing and tempo run with […] Read More
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