5 Ways To Fuel Your Workout

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Coco

Figuring out what to eat before, during, and after a workout can be a real challenge, especially if you’re like me and exercise first thing in the morning. I don’t want to get up even earlier to eat, but I don’t want to bonk. After I exercise, I don’t have much time before I have to leave for work, but if I skimp on breakfast I will be gnawing at my steering wheel before I pull into the parking garage. After some trial and error, I’ve come up with these five ways to fuel your workout. 

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1. Breakfast Cookies. Ever since I discovered this recipe, I’ve kept a stash of these three ingredient breakfast cookies in the fridge. I pop one or two in the toaster and top with a schmear of peanut butter to get me through a track workout or indoor cycling class. Continue reading →

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Waterfall Wednesday — Visiting Niagara Falls Canada

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Coco

I never thought of Niagara Falls as a Canadian destination, but when we were planning our trip to Toronto we learned that we could take a day trip to Niagara Falls Canada. We booked a tour on-line and braced ourselves for a hokey tourist experience, but it turned out to be one of the best parts of our trip.

Niagara Falls Canada

The bus picked us up at our hotel at 8:00 am, and then made a few stops at other hotels before getting on the highway. Louie, our driver and tour guide, kept us entertained through the morning traffic jams by pointing out the sights, sharing local lore, and giving us a preview of the day ahead. Our tour included a stop at a winery that makes 20% of the world’s ice wine, some time in the quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and three full hours at Niagara Falls. Continue reading →

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Touring Toronto

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Coco

If you joined me for our monthly coffee date on Saturday, you know that I spent the weekend in Toronto, celebrating my 26th wedding anniversary. While I finish unpacking, you might enjoy a few pictures from our first day touring Toronto. 

Touring Toronto

The CN Tower

Our 6:00 am flight landed at Toronto Pearsons International Airport by 7:30, and even with customs (no wait!) and rush hour traffic (pfft!) we were at our hotel by 8:30. We were glad that our room was available already–and even gladder when we saw our harbour view!  Continue reading →

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Tim Hortons Coffee Date

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Coco

Thanks for coming by for our October coffee date. I’ve been brewing my coffee with a few generous shakes of cinnamon mixed in with the grounds, but I may try adding a bit of nutmeg for more of that pumpkin spice flavor. 

Virtual Coffee Date

If we were having coffee together, I’d be surprised because I’m finally on vacation with my husband in Toronto, but luckily this is a virtual coffee date, so we can still get together and catch up. 😉 

So, what’s on my mind these days?  Continue reading →

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Five Safety Tips For Running In The Dark

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Coco

It’s barely even October and it’s really dark for my dark o’clock runs again. Since I’ve been driving to dark-fifteen track workouts, I’ve noticed how hard it is to see runners who are out before dawn, so I wanted to share these safety tips for running in the dark.

Running in the Dark
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