Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian and Fitness Coach living in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is originally from the Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia — and is a "valley girl at heart". She lived and worked in Moncton, Charlottetown and Halifax for the past 11 years as a leader in the fitness industry. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Health Promotion at Dalhousie University.

When Jennifer is not talking about food she is involved in something active. She can be found training for her fifth half marathon, practicing yoga or learning to swim laps at a local pool.

She is a self proclaimed "foodie" and enjoys cooking, experimenting with new foods and recipes. She believes in the 80/20 rule — she appreciates a good glass of wine and chocolate every once in a while!

Diary of a Dietitian

I RUN this Town!

By Jennifer Brenton

Date posted: May 20, 2012

I just completed my 3^rd half marathon – the Blue Nose Half. It was so AMAZING – yet challenging. I know I have said this numerous times in my writing – that running is a mind game. At kilometer 18 I actually said to myself… “Maybe I am not strong enough to finish this”… but then after doing a physical evaluation… my breathing was OK, my heart felt good… my legs were in fact tired – but certainly not begging to stop. The only thing holding me back was my HEAD. I picked up my pace at that moment and finished the race. It was not my best time – but it certainly wasn’t my worst.

Running really amplifies our thoughts… you can always find an excuse to slow down or give up. I am a much better runner today because I don’t let those thoughts get me down. In fact, that is why I love to run! I do yoga and love it but running is my meditation. There is nothing better than running with a clear head… OK I lie – crossing the finish line feels pretty good too!!

Happy Running!

PS – I will try to write more often!

Jenn

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