Author: Bertha

Race Reviews

Current Personal Best Race Times:

Marathon: 5:41
(Kiawah Island Marathon 12/10)

Half Marathon: 2:28
(Greer Earth Day Run 4/10)

5K: 29:07
(Electric City Gobbler 11/10)

2011 Race Reivews

Charleston Riverfront Half Marathon

Getting Started…

As I think back to when I first started running in June of 2008, there are a few key pieces of information/advice that I wish someone would have shared with me!  I am not a professional runner, exercise physiologist,  or physical therapist so the following are just mere suggestions.  As always, it is important to listen to your body and check with your …

Are you a “vegan”?

I gave up meat in July 2005.  I was a lacto-ovo (…meaning that I ate milk and eggs) for 6 1/2 years. Recently went vegan for 3 months in order to correct an iron deficiency issue I was dealing with.  Currently, I eat a vegetarian diet but try to avoid dairy whenever possible. In short, I eat what feels right and what works best with my body and activity level.

What is a VMO?

It is a term I totally made up.  A VMO stands for Vegan Meal Off.  This is what I call the one …