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Do hard things

by Irena on June 9, 2022 in Fitness, Motivation

You can do hard things. All of us can do hard things. How? By doing them. The problem is, we don’t want to do hard things because they’re painful and… [Continue Reading]

Delicious chicken liver patties

by Irena on January 30, 2022 in Recipes

If you’ve never eaten liver, this recipe is the one to try because it’s so tasty and satisfying. It’s a meal in it of itself, though I do like to… [Continue Reading]

It hurts so good

by Irena on December 29, 2021 in Fitness, Motivation, Running

Sounds like some sort of self-inflicted punishment, doesn’t it? Endurance sport is all about pain and suffering and we love it. To endure, to persevere, to overcome, and see it… [Continue Reading]

It’s all about the START

by Irena on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 in Fitness, Motivation, Running

As I stand at the start of Wineglass Marathon 2021, I have no usual jitters. I’m not nervous even one bit. The weather is perfect with low 50s and drizzling…. [Continue Reading]

The perfect run

by Irena on October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 in Fitness, Motivation, Running

Sipping my second cup of coffee and looking out the window, my mind seems to wander all over the place. Thoughts eventually slow down to a crawl but seem to… [Continue Reading]

The Science of Nutrition

by Irena on March 26, 2021October 31, 2021 in Health tips, Nutrition, Weight loss

I got into fitness back in high school, first in body building, running, later in boxing and kickboxing, then focused on racing mostly. Along the way I naturally gravitated to… [Continue Reading]

Be a masterpiece

by Irena on June 11, 2020 in Motivation, Running, Workouts

Running is art… And music, singing and dancing all at the same time. Call me crazy but I see it all connected. Let me ask you a question.  When you… [Continue Reading]

Beef with sweet potatoes, black beans and corn, buckwheat and garden salad

by Irena on June 8, 2020 in Nutrition

Quest for great nutrition and flavor, that doesn’t take hours to make, is over. Let me share this fantastic meal option that is ready in half an hour. Timing preparation… [Continue Reading]

Beef and cabbage stew

by Irena on June 1, 2020 in Nutrition, Recipes

When we talk about comfort foods, there are so many great recipes it’s just a matter of what type of comfort do you need! This particular dish is near and… [Continue Reading]

How not to get sick

by Irena on May 17, 2020June 1, 2020 in Health tips, Motivation

I’ll start with the bottom line. You are in control.  Your habits and your decisions you make every day are the key to your health.  Doctors, scientists, pharmaceutical companies and… [Continue Reading]

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