Running On Raw

Foggy Head

harvestbodywork — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:03:36 +0000

The past week has been full of low grade fever and a chesty cough. I missed 2 days of running and yesterday went back out again. I ran a short spit. maybe 2 miles. But at least I got my blood pumping and my heart rate up… MAybe it will push some of this funk out.

Raw inspirations… I have been making some yummy foods…

Raw mini pizzas with macadamia nut cheez and sundried tom sauce… I used dulse in place of peperoni… it was chewy and nice and comforting. Pizza is a weak point for me. But I am at a place now when I eat cooked foods my body gets angry. It won;t digest and my blood pressure goes way up which increases stress and anxiety. What a strange reaction cooked foods have on the body. It is like an immediate immune response. I guess after time your body adjusts… but it does not feel optimal to eat lots of over cooked foods..

I also made some corn chips, this time I added some carrots to the mix. Not sure if I like them but they are crunchy… and thats good for me as I CRAVE crunch!

New Paths

harvestbodywork — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:30:01 +0000

This weekend I came to Austin to visit friends and family. I always get excited when I come here because there are great trails to run on!

I got to run for miles on perfect crushed granite paths along streams and cedar and oak trees. And to top it all it was slightly cool out. My only issue is I have not been treating my body too well…. I have been staying up too late and partaking of food and beverage not fit for my current state. I know I am already paying for it. Ah well…. now I know a few more of my triggers. I need to be careful…. I feel sooooo much more balanced when I remember to take care of me self…. And my run is really the best part of the day… so enhancing that is always a bonus.

I did however get to go down to Daily Juice today. All kinds of raw food goodness. And juices, elixers, smoothies. I had a Barton Springs Smoothie… full of Carrot juice, mango, spirulina, wheat grass juice… all cold and smooth… yummmmmo! Sadly it cost me $8… for a dinky glass… but hey it is Austin after all……

Well…. I am off to bed…. hopefully I will get up tomorrow rested and ready to go home!!!! Time for a crisp country run again… and my vitamix waiting at home for me!!!

Peace!

Lots o drama

harvestbodywork — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:34:39 +0000

So my run today was full of dog drama… this little dog chased me a mile down the road until we got to Lager the scary German Shepherd. Lager was lookin fer trouble and was off his chain… yep little dog was lucky to get away… Of course I had to turn around and go back just to get the lil dog out of harms way… Lager tailed us for a while… Lager growls at me on a consistent basis… and he is scary.. he is why I take my mace… along with a couple of other dogs…

On the way home lil dogs owner stopped and began yelling that she had been looking for her dog… i told her he was almost dinner for another dog!!! Lady please watch out better for your dog…

Anyhow… this was an active run… usually I run my 3 to 6 miles without seeing anyone… We live in a rural area… all farms… just me and the sun setting…

AHHHHH….

So it was a good run and that always makes me happy.

I have been eating less trying to lighten up so I can run better. Working great.. I seem to be just flying more while running!!! Its amazing how just a few pounds can make such a difference.

My raw food cuisine has been limited in the excitment category… Living rural and in cattle country means not alot of fresh or variety.. but thats alright… kombucha and avocados suffice!!!! I will be off to AUstin in a couple of days and can indulge in a little gourmet raw faire!!!

Happy Days!!!

Ready Set Go

harvestbodywork — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:46:29 +0000

I have decided to start up a new blog dedicated to running and living on a living raw foods diet. I do not like the word diet b/c of all the stuff associated with it, but its just easy I suppose! It is really more of a path or journey.

I find that the two running and raw foods affect each other greatly. I also love to write and share my thoughts. It helps me to process and flesh out my feelings and desires!

So here goes…. another blogging journey.

Today I ran about 5 miles. I was tired for some reason so it went sluggishly. Oh well… its still good to get out there and run. To feel the wind on my face. I listened to a podcast by Laura Fox. An interview with a fellow named Paco Alarcon. He has a blog called Kahan and has some very cool thoughts and visions about th e2012 shift. Really cool to hear people speaking about love and compassion in this transition rather than all the fear! Def go check him out. I know I am gonna go listen in on more of what he is tuned in to!

In the raw journey… I made some kale chips to stave off my chip addiction. And have been craving mushrooms of late. Today I went out to eat with my family to a total full on southern food restaurant and ordered a dry dinner salad. The lady looked at me cock eyed! Luckily I had snuck in an avocado!! Yummy…. avos always make me feel like I am sooooo not missing out. I felt good after that meal… and it shows me again… how so much of our mealtime is about being together. And food and exercise are a path… as I was stretching and doing my own intuitive yoga today pre run.. I thought about food as yoga…. eating as yoga!! Hmmmm… very interesting ways!!!

Well more later… I am gonna go try to figure out how to make this blog look nice…

Peace and Love