Hola! Bienvenido a Mexican Meatless Monday! La Cena de esta noche : Black Bean Quesadillas The other day I said I was a firework as the reason for my athletic achievements, but today I’m convinced it’s because I’m Mexican. Cain Velasquez proved it really is the “size of the fight in the dog” ... Read More about Mexican Meatless Monday – Black Bean Quesadillas
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Eat What You Love
Good Morning and Happy Monday! I have a lot of things to do, so I’ll make this quick. I started my week with a 4 mile run that ended with some stomach issues. This has never happened before, so it was alarming. Let’s just say I raced home and kicked Ben out of the bathroom. Not sexy. I really ... Read More about Eat What You Love
You Shouldn’t Have
I had the best intentions today. Really, I did. But, as I looked over the pictures I realize, I Shouldn’t Have… First off, I shouldn’t have ran because today is a rest day. Oh wait. I didn’t. Got ya ;) I take rest days very seriously. I should take church more seriously because I didn’t go ... Read More about You Shouldn’t Have
Ben’s Package
Ben got busted earlier this week because of his package. Yes, you read that right. He got a package this week that I thought we decided against – Nutella to go. Look at his guilty face enjoying the sweet tea that comes in the snack pack. I have to admit, even at room temperature the tea was ... Read More about Ben’s Package
Baby, You’re A Firework
Hello! Last night Ben surprised me by remembering we had a date planned and I didn’t get to post again yesterday. He offered to take me to my favorite restaurant, Whole Foods Hot Bar, but since we wanted to see a movie too we opted for something that made more sense location wise: The Veggie ... Read More about Baby, You’re A Firework
No 5K Friday
In keeping with the Zero Week training plan I skipped a run this morning and opted for a morning yoga session. I only go to Level 1 classes right now, so it’s more of a stretch session than a work out, but it’s the only way I’ll a.) ever stretch and b.) actually coax myself to go to yoga. Pre-yoga ... Read More about No 5K Friday
Confession Thursday: Guacamole Race
It’s that time again. Confession Thursday is upon us once again and I thought I’d spill in a stream of consciousness/ random BS way. But first, can I give some love to my lunch? Egg scramble with tons of guacamole. And that brings me to… Confession #1: It’s basically a race to the guacamole ... Read More about Confession Thursday: Guacamole Race
A Toe and a Tip
Hello! Today was my first post-marathon run. I was really nervous about it because it wasn’t until the run after my last marathon that my knee started to hurt. I am going to come back to running very slowly in order to avoid getting injured again. 2.82 miles slow and steady :) I have been quietly ... Read More about A Toe and a Tip
What If Wednesday and Big Bowls
Today I opened the fridge for lunch and saw a bunch of random food filled tupperware staring back at me. The containers had peas, chickpeas and brown rice. Hmmmm…. I racked my brain for a cool casserole or inventive hot salad idea in which to use all these ingredients at once. Then I realized ... Read More about What If Wednesday and Big Bowls
Wake Up Wednesday
Hello! I woke up with grand plans for yoga, but Ben needed to use the car, so that was a no-go. Most of the time having one car is perfectly fine, but every now and then it throws a wrench in one of our plans. Boo. Instead of yoga I took a walk with one of my books. But, I ended up mostly ignoring ... Read More about Wake Up Wednesday
A Tale Of Two Tastebuds
This morning I assembled a delicious yogurt bowl for breakfast. In the mix: pumpkin (which I warm up in the microwave), yogurt, stevia, pumpkin pie spice, chia seeds and cereals. Served with a spoonful of PB. After taking pictures, I mix it all up and dig in! There is a reason it’s called a ... Read More about A Tale Of Two Tastebuds
Right In Front Of Me
Last night I stumbled home in a post-marathon stupor and put my race bib on the fridge. It wasn’t until this morning that I saw the magnet I used - “Have faith in yourself and in the future.” Sometimes there are positive messages right in front of us that we need to be open to. I try to ... Read More about Right In Front Of Me
Zero Week – Post Marathon Recovery
I ran a marathon yesterday. I know you might already be aware, but I just needed to say that out loud. Or rather, write it on my blog. I woke up today feeling sore, which is obviously expected. My knees and quads hurt when I go from sitting to standing or vice versa. And I’m pretty sure at least ... Read More about Zero Week – Post Marathon Recovery
Four Minutes Away
My Goal: Run a Sub 4 Hour Marathon I didn’t post yesterday because I didn’t have it in me. This whole week I’ve been stressing over the race to a ridiculous degree. Truth be told, after reading race recaps over the last week I wasn’t pumped up – I was doubtful of my abilities, my training and my ... Read More about Four Minutes Away
Always Carb Loading
Last night Ben asked me if I had started carb loading yet. My response, “What?! I never stopped after my last race...in January.” The fact that carb loading is only for races should have been specified in the runner’s manual or something. Someone should have told me this! Today I carb loaded with ... Read More about Always Carb Loading
Last Friday 5K Before The Big Day
Hello and welcome to Friday! I woke up thinking it was Sunday and I was late for the race, so I am extra happy it’s only Friday :) I did an easy 5K to get my legs moving and some ab work. I definitely want to work on strengthening my abs because I get majorly poor form when I’m fatigued during a ... Read More about Last Friday 5K Before The Big Day