I went through yesterday in a daze. I needed to unwind. A busy event always requires a day to decompress, take it all in. That’s what I did. I spent the day lounging and reading HLS recaps. Even though I lived it, I love reading all of the different perspectives. So fun! For one weekend, I lived the life. I was surrounded by incredible friends, ate incredible meals, and laughed…a lot! I have memories to last a lifetime.
We ate like royalty! Quaker provided steaming hot oats with all the fixings.
Arnold and Oroweat created a spread full of the freshest salads, sandwiches, and whole grains.
And I always saved room for dessert!
It was glorious!
When I returned home, my fridge and pantry could not compete. As I recovered from traveling, my eats became a reflection of my mood…starting with a breakfast staple – banana oats – lacking the sparkle of fresh berries.
Lunch was another classic – PB & J with Sun Chips and raw veggies. Keeping it simple!
And the real showstopper – sweet potato with baked beans and salad for dinner. Exciting, huh? It was all I could muster.
Who needs quinoa salad and cookies when you can dine on such gourmet meals at home?! Just kidding!
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I woke up today feeling well-rested and ready for reality. I decided to make up for my boring eats with an exciting workout. Although it was sad to run alone, I channeled the energy of my Chicago running buddies and busted out some rockin’ intervals!
Check it…
- 0.25 m @ 6.5 mph (9:13/mi)
- 0.25 m @ 7.0 mph (8:34/mi)
- 0.25 m @ 7.5 mph (8:00/mi)
- 0.25 m @ 8.0 mph (7:30/mi)
I repeated the sequence for 4 miles. Sweaty beast! It felt amazing! For 33 minutes, I kicked it into high gear. I feel like the weekend renewed my love of running. I am ready for peak training and all it throws at me!
Who wants to come to RI and run with me?!
