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Fall Half Marathon Training: Week 5

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Holy cow! How is Week 5 of my half marathon training already over?! I can’t believe race day is just 4 short weeks away. Didn’t I  just start training!? I already have a couple of 10-milers under my belt, and I’d still like to do a couple of 11/12-milers before taper time (planning on one tomorrow), so I *think* I will feel ready once race day arrives. Anyway, I had a pretty good balance of workouts this week: 3 runs + 3 days of CrossFit. I embraced my inner Dwayne Johnson  and things worked out! SUNDAY: 10 miles MONDAY: Stroller workout with Qman (2 miles + 200 walking lunges) TUESDAY: 3.3. miles WEDNESDAY: CrossFit I did 1 X 20 Back Squats at #145. For the WOD, I got 3 med ball cleans. THURSDAY: Off FRIDAY: CrossFit SATURDAY : CrossFit Deals on Workout Gear BIG SALE AT ATHLETA . You can save $25 (and get free shipping) on a purchase of $150+ with code ADVENTURE! 30% OFF REEBOK SITEWIDE . Apply code OCTOBER at checkout. Limited time only. Brooks Women’s Shell  &l

Weekend Link Love – Edition 421

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I talked at length about lessons learned in my endurance career on the Tri Swim Coach Podcast . RESEARCH OF THE WEEK 80% of Chinese clinical trials use falsified data . Copper doorknobs fight infections . Dogs and humans share genes for socializing (and social disorders). Older women who consume more than 261 mg caffeine per day (2-3 cups of coffee, 5-6 cups of tea) have a lower risk of dementia . A new study spanning 42 European countries finds no association between saturated fat and cardiovascular disease, the lowest risk among those eating the most fat and animal protein, and the highest risk among those eating the most refined carbs. Huh. Bees just made the endangered species list for the first time ever . Congratulations! People with a history of acne have longer telomeres . NEW PRIMAL BLUEPRINT PODCASTS Episode 137: Brant Cortright : Host Elle Russ chats with Dr. Brant Cortright, author of  The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle: Upgrade Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life

Thai Peanut Spaghetti Squash Bowls with Shrimp

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There’s no denying it: Fall is officially here. Even though temperatures are still warm where I live, there is a definite change of season in the grocery store. I almost stopped in my tracks last week as I headed into the produce section and found giant displays of apples, pumpkins and squash of every color. Not that I’m complaining. While I will always have a soft spot for colorful berries and heirloom tomatoes, there’s something extremely comforting about fall produce. These spaghetti squash bowls are the perfect way to welcome fall. Spaghetti-like squash strands, roasted broccoli, coconut shrimp and an addictive peanut sauce make for a lighter version of Thai takeout. Once the vegetables are in the oven, this meal comes together rather quickly. To maximize prep time, I recommend making the peanut sauce beforehand, then marinating the shrimp while the broccoli is cooking. Just before the vegetables are set to be done, saute the shrimp, assemble and serve. You can serve these bo