Emily Blessing

I love to eat, drink, and run. More specifically, I enjoy fresh, interesting food. From middle school through my sophomore year in college, I was a vegetarian. In high school I waitressed at an ice cream shop/restaurant and also worked at an organic farm. I now live with my boyfriend who believes meat and potatoes to be as important as air and water for survival. We tried eating paleo, which is restricted to what cavemen would have eaten (lean meats, fruits and vegetables). What I've found is that I'm most comfortable somewhere in the middle - lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, tofu, and meat. And dessert, of course.

I strive for a balance in my life - eat good, nourishing (and yummy) foods to fuel a strong, healthy body. I love to run, its a great way to relieve stress, think through a problem, or bond with friends. Over the past few years, I've run two marathons, six 1/2 marathons, and several shorter distances (12k, 10k, 5k, etc).

My passion for running continues to grow, as does my passion for cooking!