Good evening everyone! Did you have a nice Monday? Let me tell you about mine.
After my breakfast I sent out a few resumes for potential teacher jobs for the fall and then headed out. It was a little drizzly. The route I planned was 10.2 miles, but the route I took was closer to 11.5! I am not from around here, so sometimes the streets confuse me. I eventually realized I made a mistake, but then I had to wing-it for the rest of the run.
Running Stats
Miles: 11.4
Duration: 1:40
Av. HR: 165
Max HR: 183
Cals: 829
Pretty cool! The best part is that I knew I could keep going, which gives me great hope for my half. The second best part was my Sharkies. I’d been chatting with Meghann about how she knows when to eat something during a run and she explained that you won’t be hungry, but you will feel like you need an energy boost. I definitely felt that way 1 hour and 7 minutes in. My legs felt heavy and I was bummin, so I had 3 sharks.I felt like Mario after he gets flower power! I had 2 more sharks at 1 hour and 22 minutes. The Sharkies were tasty and easy to eat. The downside was (1) sugar granules on my hands; and (2) a cramp in my lower abdomen 5 minutes after eating them – what’s up with that? I still have 6 Sharkies for my next run.
Speaking of running, Rose and Aimee are awesome! The both completed the Pittsburg Half Marathon yesterday!!!!
When I got home, I drank a lot of water and had what I wanted for lunch. A bowl of yogurt and cereal with a scoop of Peanut Butter, a banana on the side, followed by an orange. I also did two of Polly’s awesome quick yoga videos – Yoga for Runners and Yoga for Hips #1 – the best post-run stretch!!!
I probably just wanted water, but I was craving fruit for the rest of the day. I had a second banana at some point!
Before work I had another snack of Krinkle Sticks that I received from Lesser Evil. These taste a little like puffy potato chips. I think last time I had these I said they tasted like cheeseless cheese curls, and I think that sums it up.
After work I came directly home and started on dinner – PIZZA!
I used the Trader Joe’s wheat dough and made:
- Half with Hummus and Egpglant (loved this!!!!)
- Half with Mezzetta Nappa Valley Bistro All Natural Homemade Style Mariana, Eggplant, Ricotta and Tofu Cubes.
Eggplant, I love you.
I had it with a big salad to try to avoid eating the whole pizza. It kind of worked, but I did go back for a few nibbles. I mean, who wouldn’t?
Now I am enjoying a lovely Pecan Butter Cinnamon Brownie!
Have a good night!!!!
P.S. Does anyone want to do a book exchange? I tried to take out Bethenny Frankel’s Naturally Thin and Mark Bittman’s Food Matters from my library, but no luck (yet they have Vegan and Raw books out the wazoo). If you’re interested in trading, let me know!
Good evening everyone! Did you have a nice Monday? Let me tell you about mine.
After my breakfast I sent out a few resumes for potential teacher jobs for the fall and then headed out. It was a little drizzly. The route I planned was 10.2 miles, but the route I took was closer to 11.5! I am not from around here, so sometimes the streets confuse me. I eventually realized I made a mistake, but then I had to wing-it for the rest of the run.
Running Stats
Pretty cool! The best part is that I knew I could keep going, which gives me great hope for my half. The second best part was my Sharkies. I’d been chatting with Meghann about how she knows when to eat something during a run and she explained that you won’t be hungry, but you will feel like you need an energy boost. I definitely felt that way 1 hour and 7 minutes in. My legs felt heavy and I was bummin, so I had 3 sharks.I felt like Mario after he gets flower power! I had 2 more sharks at 1 hour and 22 minutes. The Sharkies were tasty and easy to eat. The downside was (1) sugar granules on my hands; and (2) a cramp in my lower abdomen 5 minutes after eating them – what’s up with that? I still have 6 Sharkies for my next run.
Speaking of running, Rose and Aimee are awesome! The both completed the Pittsburg Half Marathon yesterday!!!!
When I got home, I drank a lot of water and had what I wanted for lunch. A bowl of yogurt and cereal with a scoop of Peanut Butter, a banana on the side, followed by an orange. I also did two of Polly’s awesome quick yoga videos – Yoga for Runners and Yoga for Hips #1 – the best post-run stretch!!!
I probably just wanted water, but I was craving fruit for the rest of the day. I had a second banana at some point!
Before work I had another snack of Krinkle Sticks that I received from Lesser Evil. These taste a little like puffy potato chips. I think last time I had these I said they tasted like cheeseless cheese curls, and I think that sums it up.
After work I came directly home and started on dinner – PIZZA!
I used the Trader Joe’s wheat dough and made:
Eggplant, I love you.
I had it with a big salad to try to avoid eating the whole pizza. It kind of worked, but I did go back for a few nibbles. I mean, who wouldn’t?
Now I am enjoying a lovely Pecan Butter Cinnamon Brownie!
Have a good night!!!!
P.S. Does anyone want to do a book exchange? I tried to take out Bethenny Frankel’s Naturally Thin and Mark Bittman’s Food Matters from my library, but no luck (yet they have Vegan and Raw books out the wazoo). If you’re interested in trading, let me know!