by Cathy Leman | Aug 9, 2013 | Cooking, Food Finds, Heart Health, Nutrition
Though “The How-To Companion” to the feature documentary “Forks Over Knives” has been out for a couple of years, I’ve only recently picked up a copy. The reasons for only now getting to this small but mighty book are many, but primarily,... 
by Cathy Leman | Jul 22, 2013 | Fitness, Heart Health, MOVE Back
Recently, just a little over a mile into my Morton Arboretum East side running route, I spied this bench. I’ve run this stretch of the Arboretum many times, so I couldn’t believe I’d never before seen this amazing piece of functional art.... 
by Cathy Leman | Jun 11, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
This blog update is something like 6 weeks overdue – but I’ve finally written it! I feel like I can’t continue with new posts until I add this, so here goes. I ran the race with my brother – so meeting up with him and his grandson (he’s... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 26, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
Tomorrow is the long-awaited, big, big day. I feel ready, I feel strong. I’m excited to be here. I’m honored to be here. I know I’ll shed a few tears at the start line – especially when they play the national anthem. I’m assuming there... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 25, 2013 | Cooking, Fitness, Food Finds, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
48 hours from now, I will have completed my half marathon. I can’t believe it’s so close! Essentially, I’m finished training – completely. At this point, there’s nothing else physically that I can do to get stronger, faster, or fitter. I... by Cathy Leman | Apr 23, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
Taper week continues. Today I ran the shortest distance that I have run in months – a mere 3 miles. I’m not saying “a mere 3 miles” to downplay how challenging running 3 miles truly is. . .it’s just that when you’ve been logging...