Entries by meg

Recipe of the Month: Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesn’t love a soft, homemade chocolate chip cookie!?  A few weekends ago I had a craving for chocolate chip cookies, so I rifled through the internet looking at recipes and picked the ingredients I liked from three. I combined ingredients together and wound up with these cookies.  It was a gamble, but they turned […]

Runner/Walker of the Month: March 2017

Jane & Frank are part of the new walking group that meets at the Runners Edge under leader John Pitcairn. They’re a pleasure to be around and have committed to make health a central part of their lifestyle. Thank you, Frank & Jane, for being a part of our community! For more info on the […]

Around Town: Griz Glow 5k 2017

The Griz Glow is an annual 5k fun run in April with a glow-in-the-dark theme. Participants are encouraged to dress as brightly as possible (neon, glow-in-the-dark, headlamps), while we provide you with glow sticks and glow zones on the course. 2017 Griz Glow is on Saturday, April 8, 2017! Registration opens on November 1, 2016.   Time:  Run begins […]

7 Foods That May Cause Inflammation in Runners: Coaching Tips by Nicole Murray

Inflammation in runners may cause undesired weight gain and overall generalized achiness. Our bodies naturally create inflammation to repair muscular damage which is a healthy healing response however there are also dietary factors that could be causing unnecessary inflammation. Research has shown that there are 7 common foods that could be causing inflammation in your […]

Recipe of the Month: French Onion Soup

Who doesn’t love a warm bowl of soup after a cold winter day?! Garbanzo beans make a great addition to the traditional recipe and add an extra bonus of protein, fiber, magnesium and iron. Ingredients: 3 large onions (1 red, 1 white, 1 sweet) 2 heads garlic, minced 2 (32) oz containers of unsalted beef […]