Words are just words, but two of the words I detest the most when referring to you and me are “joggers” and “addict” (as in running addict or even worse, “running junkie”).   I’m not a jogger—I’m a runner pure and simple—and recoil whenever I am labeled as such. Jogger is bad enough, but what really gets to me is when…

Other than blooming daffodils and early morning runs in lighter clothing, nothing screams springtime like homegrown asparagus.  This pencil shaped veggie is another green you should be adding to your grocery cart or picking up at farmers’ markets.  Asparagus is low in calories, only 20 calories per eight spears, contains vitamin C and Vitamin A.  It is also an excellent…