I love the tartness of fresh cranberries. I also love the comfort of a warm, homemade applesauce. Cranberries elevate this recipe from lunch box staple to sophisticated seasonal treat. This two ingredient recipe is as simple as they come, and your home will smell amazing while the flavors come together over the fire. The color […]
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Workouts – like anything important in life – are something you need to make time for. For me, mornings are the ideal time to work out. Starting my day with a good sweat means that I will feel more energized and at ease throughout the day. It also has the effect of leading to smarter, […]
Chanukah starts on Sunday. Are you still wondering what to get the runner in your life? Here are eight recommendations; one for each night. And with all but one item under $30, they are affordable enough that you could buy them all. You know, if you’re baller. 1. Running Jacket – It is a necessity […]
We’re close enough now that I can start writing about my underwear. Right? Right. When I first got back in to running regularly, about two years ago, I ran in the same undergarments that I typically wore to the gym: various thongs in a variety of fabrics (cotton, modal, nylon); and quickly paid the price. […]
I found this really helpful post about speed training on the Runner’s World website a few days ago. I’ve heard people talk about fartleks and tempo runs before but never really knew what it meant. To date, the training guides that I have relied upon have called for things like “aerobic intervals” and “gentle pickups” […]
Everyone is looking for a good soup recipe come winter. This one adds extra warmth with chili powder, and is packed with nutritionally dense veggies and lentils. Indian Spiced Red Lentil Soup Adapted from Summer Tomato 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow or white onion 4 celery stalks 1/2 lb baby carrots 2 teaspoons […]
This morning, I ran in Join the Voices, a five-mile race in Central Park benefiting Voices Against Brain Cancer. New York Road Runners organizes a number of races throughout the year in collaboration with charitable organizations. Heartfelt speeches are often given at the start. But the ones that really get to me are the ones […]
My sun loving husband, El Profesor, thinks I’m nuts. But December is my favorite month of the year. Why?, you may ask; but it’s simple really. There is even a song about it: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. It’s the hap-happiest season of all. Festive gatherings, holiday decorations, presents, days off from […]
Last year was the first year that I ran regularly outdoors throughout the winter. In previous years, I took to the treadmill or chose other workouts instead. But last winter, I was training for the NYC Half, and committed to running four days per week outdoors. As the weather changed, I got quite an education […]
Rachel On and On is the place where I write on and on about a number of different topics; namely: running, healthy living, culture, city living and law practice. While the first four easily go together, the law practice articles seem to have their own place. But for me, these topics are united. They are […]
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