Happy Cookie Friday! How about a quadruple stuffed Oreo? (from Natalie Dee). I woke up a little hungry this morning - which never happens! Weird, but good I guess since it means I didn't eat too much last night. I did some strength traing in the lviing room before hitting up the apartment gym for ... Read More about Morning Hunger
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Amazing Cup Reborn
Remember when I accidentally killed my Amazing Grass cup? I was super sad :( so I emailed the Amazing Grass peeps and asked for a replacement. It was waiting for me when I got back from Belize! How fun :)They not only sent a replacement - Terri from AG sent over samples of their Kids Superfood and ... Read More about Amazing Cup Reborn
Favorite Distance?
Lunch! Last night I made the salmon salad with canned salmon, mayo, pickles, onions and curry powder. With watermelon, carrots and a wrap this lunch took a long time to eat and was the most satisfying lunch I've had in a long time! I didn't need the Diet Coke, but made an executive decision that it ... Read More about Favorite Distance?
How to pack my lunch Lesson #2
Lunch Lesson #2: Prep (or completely make) all your lunch ingredients the night before. Last night I made salmon salad for lunch today (I actually ended up eating if for dinner too). I thought putting it on the bread would make it too soggy, but at least I had it ready to go for this morning. I ... Read More about How to pack my lunch Lesson #2
Yogurt and too many toppings
I keep saying that I don't want to eat yogurt and have been making myself eat it to make sure I'm getting enough protein. I think one of the reasons I don't want it is because I don't like plain yogurt! But - that's the only kind I've been buying (from Costco, so I have a lot!). So, when I do eat ... Read More about Yogurt and too many toppings
4 miles slow, 2 miles fast (kinda)
My training plan called for 2 miles easy, 2 miles at short tempo pace and 2 miles easy. My short tempo pace should probably be around 7:50 miles? based on my half marathon time, but I have not been able to get even 1 mile that fast yet! I did the tempos at 8:34 and 8:15 -- I'll be faster next ... Read More about 4 miles slow, 2 miles fast (kinda)
Dangerous Things
Things I think are dangerous: Running by yourself through a dark alley Going to Iraq Base Jumping Juggling Knives Eating Almond Butter right out of the Jar My afternoon snack was an apple and almond butter. I ate the AB right out of the jar = VERY DANGEROUS! Despite my decision to "Cut the ... Read More about Dangerous Things
Rock the Nomination
I just realized there are a couple of categories I actually qualify for on the Foodbuzz Food Blog Awards. I happen to have a suggestion as to who you should maybe vote for... So, let me beg kindly suggest that you nominate me for the following: - Most Humorous Food Blog Why should you vote for ... Read More about Rock the Nomination
15 to 15 – Cut the Crap
After a week of indulging on my vacation and also eating a lot of sweets and treats before - I've decided I need to Cut The Crap. All the "crap" I've been eating has been affecting my energy level, running, skin and healthy mindset. It's also become a habit - I've eaten dessert everyday for the ... Read More about 15 to 15 – Cut the Crap
I think I'm wasted
Earlier I posted about how I have a rash. Well, it didn't get any better over the course of the day and I was feeling super run down when I got home so I took a Benedryl since I think it may be an allergic reaction. Now I feel completely disorriented and lethargic. It's so weird. I've never taken ... Read More about I think I'm wasted
Running 4 days a week
My new Marathon training plan calls for me to run 4 days a week. Since it is only 4 days a week each run really has to count. They are all hard runs (for me)... Monday - Speed work Wednesday -Temp Run Thursday - My choice :) Saturday - Long Run But, since my long run was yesterday this week ... Read More about Running 4 days a week
I'm Back!
I'm back in the US and busted out 12 miles this morning! It feels great to be back :) I have one last recap post, but it should be blogging as usual from now on! I ran a bunch of food shopping errands today and had a snack or two along the way :)My eats today were all over the place and I already ... Read More about I'm Back!
Guatemala
On the second day inland in Belize we went to Guatemala. Before we left breakfast at the lodge – I ordered homemade granola, yogurt and fruit. The yogurt was kind of weird – slightly tart, but not as smooth as Greek yogurt. It was okay, but looked really pretty :) Cashews on the ride there ... Read More about Guatemala
Belize: Inland Time
We did one last Bike/Run before we left the island. We spotted this fruit/vegetable stand and bought some fruit. The lady cut up the mango for us! Score! Mangoes are the worst to cut. Yes, we ate 1/4 of a watermelon between us…. After a shower it was time for our last breakfast on the beach… I ... Read More about Belize: Inland Time
You Better Belize It! Day 4
Ben and I went for another Bike/Run this morning. It is super hot and humid here so I am very slow – think between 9 and 10 minute miles. But, at least it’s something right? I’m just going to be happy that I ran at all :) Before we left I got a picture of the sunrise - beautiful :) Who runs 5 ... Read More about You Better Belize It! Day 4
Race Calendar
I don’t have my Race Calendar finalized, but I wanted to post what I know thus far… 9/20 – Local half marathon (may or may not do this depending on how I feel after Belize) 10/25 – Marine Corp Marathon – using this as a training race since I will not be ready for it at all! 12/6 – ... Read More about Race Calendar