A collection of links that caught my interest. This week it’s all about running, food, and science.
Oh, and this giant panda who perfectly demonstrates how I feel about winter and snow.
Running
Tips for hitting your goal half marathon time – I’m keeping these in mind for the half marathon I’m planning to run in 6 weeks.
I try to incorporate these hip openers for runners daily. A hip opener a day keeps the ITB syndrome away.
This post explains something I’ve always wondered – why do my legs itch when I run?
Cross-country skiing as cross training for runners – I’ll be putting these tips to use when we try cross country skiing for the first time next weekend!
Recipes
I probably have 20 banana muffin recipes, but I always need more. These vegan peanut butter protein muffins are the ones I’m trying next.
While we’re on the subject of muffins, I also want to try these almond spiced honey oatmeal muffins and these vegan corn muffins. Gimme all the muffins, please.
A couple weeks ago I had Korean tacos at a local taco place, then I found gochujang at the grocery store. So obviously I had to make these Korean tofu tacos for myself. The leftover dressing is also great on eggs.
Salty noodle-y goodness is the ultimate comfort food, in my opinion I’m excited to try a different twist on it with these Japanese mapo tofu udon bowls.
My husband is a mushroom hater – I’m hoping I can win him over with this method to cook the best mushrooms.
I’ve decided I need to break in my new bundt pan with this banana hard cider cake.
Science
So our solar system might have a ninth planet (sorry, Pluto, it’s not you). Here’s some interesting info on the whatever-it-is.