I started today with applesauce. Kelly recommended it for some pre-run fuel. Kelly is a rockstar runner, so I went with it!
My morning run was a refreshing three miles. I thought about doing four, but my legs said three would be best. When legs talk, I listen!
Total Distance: 3.0 miles
Total Time: 26:09
Average Pace: 8:42/mi
I ran three consecutive days this week. A lot of training plans schedule runs this way, but I don’t think it suits me best. During half-marathon training, I ran 4x/wk. I never ran more than two days back-to-back. I just don’t feel as strong on the third day. In designing my marathon training plan, I’m sticking with the same concept. This body has only been running for less than a year, so I don’t want to burn it out!
Post-run breakfast was a delicious oatcake.
In the mix:
- 1/3 c. quick oats
- 1/3 c. liquid egg whites
- 1/2 banana, mashed
- 1 T. ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Smeared with a bit of almond butter for pancake perfection! This ‘cake was particularly cake-y and fluffier than usual. I don’t know why, but it worked!
I made it through Thursday without much fuss. I had some afternoon fun to look forward to…a facial at a great new salon. It was a fabulously relaxing and informative experience. I will share all the details in a separate post. Pamper time – yay!
Since I didn’t go home after work, I broke into some packed snacks.
Me being me, I tore into the Luna bar right away. The veggies were a nice thought and made it into the photo, but never into my mouth. Ah well! I made sure to eat my veggies at dinner…and a very random dinner it was!
I was hungry and this is what I wanted to eat – grilled asparagus, grilled corn on the cob, hummus, and blue corn chips. I brushed my veggies with olive oil, sea salt and pepper and put the on the grill for a little char. Grilled vegetables are my latest obsession. If it can be grilled, it will be grilled! I needed some protein so I added the hummus to my plate…and how could I scoop the hummus without chips? Love me some blue corn!
It’s a beautiful night and those puggle eyes are saying, “Walk me!” I must go.
What’s your favorite way to eat veggies? I’d take grilled or roasted any day.
