I started my day with a slow 10 mile run. I wanted to see how my body felt after this weekend’s LA marathon and the result were to be expected, “okay”.
I have the Catalina Marathon this weekend and I might die. The elevation is crazy AND it’s a TRAIL RACE (which you wouldn’t think is that different, but road racing vs. trail racing are two different sports). What was I thinking??
Well I was thinking that I’ve heard Catalina is the most beautiful race around and a ‘Must Run!’ for sure.
Then, I watched Steve’s Catalina Marathon Strategy video – he says the second hill is a lot steeper than the graphic shows. Great.
My goal for Catalina = Not walk all of it.
After my run I went to the store for watermelon and randomly picked up this Lemon Plum too. It was okay.
Post-run food: Watermelon. All of it.
I also ate eggs and salad – you know what kind.
St.Patrick’s Day is Monday and I’ve been wanting to make my Skinny Shamrock Shake again but don’t have any spinach. Now I occasionally buy it frozen for a green smoothie.
So, I needed to find a work around. A Skinny Shamrock Shake wouldn’t be the same if it wasn’t GREEN!!!
I decided to try broccoli. Yes. Broccoli in what is supposed to be a sweet, delicious smoothie. 
I microwaved about a cup of the broccoli to make it soft. Other than that, I followed the recipe exactly.
I know what you’re thinking…
But, I could NOT taste the broccoli at all. I do think the texture isn’t as smooth as the OG version, but it’s good.
I usually ask for a second opinion if I make a weird recipe, but Vegas was not interested in trying it… his loss.
Now I have to get my life together for the Catalina Marathon. Since it’s a trail race I just realized I need those ankle cover thingies!! <- obviously I am new to this game. I’m in trouble…
Question: Broccoli in a smoothie – would you try it or have I gone too far?
I’m still not sold on green smoothies in general so I’d pass haha me and Vegas are in agreement
I love your “I know what you’re thinking…” gif! That is exactly what I was thinking. I don’t blame vegas, LOL! I am glad the smoothie was good. I hate wasting a smoothie.
I would try it! I have had spinach, parsley and romaine lettuce in my green smoothies. Why not broccoli?
In the future, Dirty Girl Gaiters are the best! Super fun patters and really low maintenance while running.
Catalina is tough but amazing; enjoy ever second of it 🙂
Your goal sounds too ambitious. 🙂 That looks like a very very tough course. Good luck….?
I sooo want to try this!! LOVE broccoli! I’ve never had it in a smoothie though…
Good luck! I am raising my glass of fake Crystal Lite to you!
I’ll try anything once — but I gotta tell ya I’m questioning this one.
Just go out there and have fun! You got it!!! I’ve never heard of broccoli in a smoothie, but it’s worth a shot. I’m thinking about getting everything in the kitchen and throwing it in a blender and calling it “everything but the kitchen sink smoothie”…buttt I don’t think that will be the bomb(.)com
Good luck with your race!! And I would totally put broccoli into my smoothie!
Aww cute Vegas! I might think about trying it with broccoli, especially since you didn’t really taste it.
I’ve never done a marathon but I run trails and trail races all the time. I don’t own gaiters and I’ve never had a real issue…
Thanks! I’m not sure if I’m going to have time to get them.
Good luck this weekend, and remember it’s ok to walk the majority of a trail run! Enjoy the views, and walk when you need to, enjoy the running when you can!
If you can’t taste the broccoli in there, I would try it. Good luck to you this weekend!
Good luck this weekend! I’d try broccoli in a smoothie. I don’t know if I’d like it, but I’d give it a try.
Another marathon already? you are crazy!! Your body must be so tough- I couldn’t handle it!
I am not familiar with the ankle things…so obv I shouldn’t run a trail race. Good luck this weekend! And how can you not lay down and snuggle with Vegas?
woah, broccoli! I would try it but I don’t know how I would feel about it…
Yea, you are on your own with the broccoli shake. But you will rock the marathon this weekend! You are a running rockstar lately!
Thanks 🙂
Good luck this weekend! I more of a kale, spinach, celery, cucumber fan in smoothies. I think I like cooked broccoli too much to put it in the blender, but sometimes you have to improvise!
I don’t have extra gaiter, sorry. They do help, especially on the downhill and keeps the broccoli out of your shoes. When we finish it’s party time. See you on the Island.
Well now I’m going to have to run with tired legs AND rocks in my shoes! Let’s see how this goes…
All the best for Catalina and I hope you get your gaiters
I will always try anything once. It doesn’t sound that great but hey I never though I’d like spinach in a smoothie and I LOVE it now! 🙂
Since I love green smoothies and coming up with new recipes, I would most definitely try broccoli in my smoothie. Good luck running the Catalina Marathon! You will do great! I have no idea how you do back to back marathons. You are truely amazing!
Good luck, crazypants!
I would try broccoli in a smoothie, as long as it doesn’t have an overwhelming taste or texture. I think microwaving it helps with that raw broccoli taste.
Gaiters!!! My friend made mine. They are cow print. I love them! 🙂
Trail races are indeed different. Enjoy the aid stops. Take your time.
And have fun!
Of course!!! Broccoli and cauliflower…a great way to drink veggies in a smoothie!
Good luck with that Catalina…she looks like a bitch!!! 😉
Ha! I bet she is – I’ll let ya know 🙂
It’s the f-in’ Catalina Marathon!
And now I think I need to watch Step Brothers again.
Good luck! I was terrified before my first trail race, but it ended up being SO much fun. Granted, I did walk a TON.. (but I had just taken a month off of all exercise after an Ironman)… trail runners are an even deeper level of crazy than regular runners!
Good luck at Catalina! I liked the part where he says “this is where Catalina punches you in the face” (or something of that nature).
I’ve never put broccoli in a smoothie, but it sounds interesting. My husband would think I’d gone crazy though 🙂
The broccoli wouldn’t bother me as I love broccoli, but the texture I probably wouldn’t care for. I have a weird thing about texture and food.
That marathon profile looks crazy!! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
Good luck this weekend!
Thank you Jackie 🙂
Oh my gosh, the elevation profile of that trail is ridiculous… Best of luck to you!
Thank you!!
I want the smoothie! Nom nom nom!
And oh my gooses, another marathon…a TRAIL marathon! WOW! So impressed with you, missy!
Oh I would definitely try it. I’m all about trying weird combinations. My husband put broccoli in our eggs over the weekend and it was pretty good. I will have to try this creation of yours (maybe not with broccoli but who knows I may be adventurous).