Team e-mail 11.23.08
Happy Rest Day!
Thanks for a great week, everyone. I saw a lot of you during runs in
Thanksgiving is going to be busy for everyone. Please do try and fit in a run on Thursday—even if it’s only 20 minutes. I *guarantee* it will be worth it. You’ll be so proud of yourself for doing it and you’ll feel GREAT! Check out Active.com for community events you can join all over the country. A lot of cities host “Turkey Trots,” fun 5k runs.
Coach Darren recently shared some wonderful advice about incorporating more whole foods into your diet. When you eat rice, beans, quinoa, carrots, broccoli, apples and bananas you are:
- Filling yourself up without a lot of fat and calories,
- Eating food that is easier for the body to digest,
- Giving your body loads of vitamins and minerals (and plenty of protein).
Don’t beat yourself up if you eat a Boca Burger with fries and chocolate cake tonight. Just try to eat whole foods when you can—you’ll be surprised at how quickly they’ll sneak into your favorite foods! Did you know that a vegetable curry served over rice would count as a healthy whole foods meal?
I warned you all Saturday that I had to temporarily suspend Coach Darren’s food advice to send you two great recipes for the holidays. Pumpkin Patch Cheesecake and Chocolate-Pecan Pie—you must try them! Sure, they’re not as healthy as brown rice and kale. But you’re working hard, it’s the holiday season, and they’re totally cruelty-free. Both recipes are pretty much impossible to mess up and everyone loves them—meat-eaters and vegans alike.
Check out the PETA Pack Blog for some new resource links (running gear, lip balm and more recipes).
Attached is the training plan from Coach Darren.
Tomorrow I’ll be asking you all to vote on a preferred date for a shopping and fundraising party, so check your e-mail!
Thank you all for your dedication and caring. I hope you are enjoying your rest day!
Alex
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