Todays Run: 4.0 miles
Time: 36 mins
Spring is legit here. It was 73 degrees this afternoon in Milford. Nate is trying to ease back into running after injuring his foot last week, so we did a nice and easy four miles. I felt pretty good the whole time. We ran down by the beach, and so it was nice to get the cool breeze from the sound while we were running. Here's hoping Nate heals up and we are able to get back to training!
Tonight we made potatoes better than the chicken with sweet potatoes, and it might have been better than using regular potatoes. Since I was in class all evening, Nate was in charge of the cooking. The chicken came out perfect - I couldn't have done it better myself.
In other news, it's HUNGER GAMES WEEKEND on Saturday! I am SO EXCITED. CANNOT WAIT.
Cheers!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Back in the saddle
After taking a little more than a week off, I was able to ease through a 3 mile run yesterday. My foot felt great but I didn't want to push it, I took it easy and ran about 2.5 miles, while Dana went off ahead and completed the 3 miles. We ran an out and back so Dana was able to catch up with me at the end of the run. I'm planning on taking it easy this week with 3-4 mile runs, working up to a long run next sunday. May the odds be ever in my favor!!!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
I wanted to post some pictures from the 25K. The first picture is from the start, a bunch of other sharks members, you can barely see Dana, and I am hidden behind all the tall people. Its funny how we are all starting our watches, we're all so reliant on our technology!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Long Run!
Today's Run: 15.5 miles
Time: 2 hours 20 mins
This was basically the longest run we have done since the beginning of September, and I must say, it went pretty well. I felt like the first ten miles FLEW by. The last 5.5 were a little rough, and my legs were fairly sore, but all in all, it was a really good run. We ran it with the running group that we joined, the Shoreline Sharks. It is so much easier to do a long run when your course is planned out, you know you have aid stations every 2-3 miles, and there's other people running along with you. I can definitely say that 15.5 miles was a whole lot more enjoyable than if Nate and I had just done it on Milford roads by ourselves. It also forced us to get up and get it out of the way early - the run started at 10 a.m, we were done by 12:30, and still had the rest of the day to get other things accomplished (namely eating and sitting around, though I did manage to start a paper that I have due this week). I am actually kinda, sorta looking forward to our run next Sunday (another awesome 16 miles)!
Last night, we made potatoes better than the chicken again (absolutely, without a doubt, one of my favorite meals, in the universe). We had it last night and again tonight for dinner, and now I am making homemade chicken stock with the leftover carcass. Roasted chicken is an awesome money saver...five dollars, two meals of roast chicken, and probably 2-3 meals of soup.
Cheers!
Time: 2 hours 20 mins
This was basically the longest run we have done since the beginning of September, and I must say, it went pretty well. I felt like the first ten miles FLEW by. The last 5.5 were a little rough, and my legs were fairly sore, but all in all, it was a really good run. We ran it with the running group that we joined, the Shoreline Sharks. It is so much easier to do a long run when your course is planned out, you know you have aid stations every 2-3 miles, and there's other people running along with you. I can definitely say that 15.5 miles was a whole lot more enjoyable than if Nate and I had just done it on Milford roads by ourselves. It also forced us to get up and get it out of the way early - the run started at 10 a.m, we were done by 12:30, and still had the rest of the day to get other things accomplished (namely eating and sitting around, though I did manage to start a paper that I have due this week). I am actually kinda, sorta looking forward to our run next Sunday (another awesome 16 miles)!
Last night, we made potatoes better than the chicken again (absolutely, without a doubt, one of my favorite meals, in the universe). We had it last night and again tonight for dinner, and now I am making homemade chicken stock with the leftover carcass. Roasted chicken is an awesome money saver...five dollars, two meals of roast chicken, and probably 2-3 meals of soup.
Cheers!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Blogging is hard.
Ok, so, blogging is not really hard, but somehow I can't seem to find the time to update. Sigh. It's not that I don't want to. My life is just so busy?
Last night's run was supposed to be ten miles, but it was cold/rainy/snowy outside, so doing it outdoors was not really an option. I did NOT want to run ten miles on a treadmill; however, I did attempt it. I got as far as six, then told Nate that I would do the extra four today. Which I now don't feel like doing. But I will. Ugh. On the plate for tomorrow: 12 miles. I don't care how cold it is, if it is moderately dry, it's happening outside.
Also last night, I had a huge craving for wings, so we went to Buffalo Wild Wings. (Once again, I was so hungry I failed to take a photo of my meal before diving in). I ordered 18 wings - 6 parmesan garlic, 6 asian zing, and 6 honey bbq. I ate about 16 or 17 of them, and when I was done, our waitress told me that she was proud of me. I also had a "Mountain Berry Tea" (ehhh would not order again) and a "Black Cherry Mojito" (very good, but veryyyy sweet).
OK so, I resolve to update more in the future. Cheers!
Last night's run was supposed to be ten miles, but it was cold/rainy/snowy outside, so doing it outdoors was not really an option. I did NOT want to run ten miles on a treadmill; however, I did attempt it. I got as far as six, then told Nate that I would do the extra four today. Which I now don't feel like doing. But I will. Ugh. On the plate for tomorrow: 12 miles. I don't care how cold it is, if it is moderately dry, it's happening outside.
Also last night, I had a huge craving for wings, so we went to Buffalo Wild Wings. (Once again, I was so hungry I failed to take a photo of my meal before diving in). I ordered 18 wings - 6 parmesan garlic, 6 asian zing, and 6 honey bbq. I ate about 16 or 17 of them, and when I was done, our waitress told me that she was proud of me. I also had a "Mountain Berry Tea" (ehhh would not order again) and a "Black Cherry Mojito" (very good, but veryyyy sweet).
OK so, I resolve to update more in the future. Cheers!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Winter?
Today's Run: 6.0 miles
Time: 52 min 30 sec
This "winter" is possibly the best thing that has happened to me in like, ever. It is mid-February, and we have been able to do a large majority of our runs outside. I wish every winter was like this. That being said, I also cannot WAIT for spring.
We did 8 miles yesterday morning, which was a bit rough, because we woke up at 7:30 am and we were out on the road by 9:00. I had to stop once due to a cramp, but other than that it was ok - just a bit slow. Tonight's run was awesome. I really enjoy running when it is dark out. The temperature was basically perfect, as well - high 40's/low 50's. At first I didn't feel like doing it, and kind of complained, but Nate convinced me and I am quite glad he did.
I have worked up a considerable appetite, and so I am off to get some Mexican food. Pictures to follow, perhaps. Cheers!
Time: 52 min 30 sec
This "winter" is possibly the best thing that has happened to me in like, ever. It is mid-February, and we have been able to do a large majority of our runs outside. I wish every winter was like this. That being said, I also cannot WAIT for spring.
We did 8 miles yesterday morning, which was a bit rough, because we woke up at 7:30 am and we were out on the road by 9:00. I had to stop once due to a cramp, but other than that it was ok - just a bit slow. Tonight's run was awesome. I really enjoy running when it is dark out. The temperature was basically perfect, as well - high 40's/low 50's. At first I didn't feel like doing it, and kind of complained, but Nate convinced me and I am quite glad he did.
I have worked up a considerable appetite, and so I am off to get some Mexican food. Pictures to follow, perhaps. Cheers!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Oh hey there, blog. It's been awhile.
Today's run: 12.4 miles
Time: 1 hour 53 min 40 sec
Ok so, this week was supposed to be a week packed with running. It was not. Nate became extremely ill Wednesday night and it carried over into Thursday and Friday. I didn't catch it, thankfully, but I still felt slightly under the weather myself. Needless to say, we made our glorious comeback today with the Shoreline Sharks 20k in Milford. Nice course, very similar to the Milford half marathon that I did back in September. Today was positively FRIGID, however. Worst running weather in the world. It was roughly 15 degrees when the race started, and for the first mile I was freezing cold. Even with my gloves on, it felt like my fingers were going to freeze off. I eventually warmed up, and it was a pretty good run. Knee held up fine, with no soreness at all. Given the distance, that's sort of a miracle. Right now I am totally exhausted but feel good otherwise.
Tonight we decided to make an awesome pizza margherita. We baked off some whole wheat crust, rolled out thin. Then we added a little pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, fresh sliced tomato, and basil. Here it is pre-baking:
It came out awesome. Nate and I finished off almost the whole thing between the two of us. Long runs always make my (already quite healthy) appetite even more hungry. Post-baked:
Time: 1 hour 53 min 40 sec
Ok so, this week was supposed to be a week packed with running. It was not. Nate became extremely ill Wednesday night and it carried over into Thursday and Friday. I didn't catch it, thankfully, but I still felt slightly under the weather myself. Needless to say, we made our glorious comeback today with the Shoreline Sharks 20k in Milford. Nice course, very similar to the Milford half marathon that I did back in September. Today was positively FRIGID, however. Worst running weather in the world. It was roughly 15 degrees when the race started, and for the first mile I was freezing cold. Even with my gloves on, it felt like my fingers were going to freeze off. I eventually warmed up, and it was a pretty good run. Knee held up fine, with no soreness at all. Given the distance, that's sort of a miracle. Right now I am totally exhausted but feel good otherwise.
Tonight we decided to make an awesome pizza margherita. We baked off some whole wheat crust, rolled out thin. Then we added a little pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, fresh sliced tomato, and basil. Here it is pre-baking:
It came out awesome. Nate and I finished off almost the whole thing between the two of us. Long runs always make my (already quite healthy) appetite even more hungry. Post-baked:
Cheers!
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