Alright Jane! 10 miles completed last weekend in a really good steady pace. Only one of those miles I could not keep under 10:42. My friend Jill was super inspiring and got me round the course. Within 30 minutes of finishing I had my first jacket potato in a month. It was so interesting as I felt that potato burn up immediately as I was eating it. My metabolism kicked in and digested that thing so fast. I do not normally pay attention to eating straight after an event. Time flies usually and the magic window of opportunity for recovery goes by. I liked the feeling a lot. I wonder if I was more in tune with how my body felt just because of limited use of foods like that?
Missing hot breakfasts this week so I made chestnut flour crepes with lemon and sugar. They were excellent so that is now on the menu for good. As for recovery, yes my legs are tired. That 10 miles took it out of me. Trying for 11 this weekend.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
Back to it
Ok feeling much better. Just completed an easy 5 miles just for the distance, no timing, that included 10 x 100m relaxed strides and a few stops here and there to help the lungs get back to working order.
Loving my paleo breakfast these days - pecans, brazil nuts, banana, choc chips, cinnamon in coconut milk. It feels very satisfying and easy to run on. Also, made kale chips this week which were delicious and had that same addictive feel of opening a pack of chips and eating the whole bag. Something about that small, bite-size crunch that gets to a lot of people! Nice way to down load a whole bunch of kale without making a smoothie or stir fry side dish.
Loving my paleo breakfast these days - pecans, brazil nuts, banana, choc chips, cinnamon in coconut milk. It feels very satisfying and easy to run on. Also, made kale chips this week which were delicious and had that same addictive feel of opening a pack of chips and eating the whole bag. Something about that small, bite-size crunch that gets to a lot of people! Nice way to down load a whole bunch of kale without making a smoothie or stir fry side dish.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
First week let down!
I did what I said I would do go out there last Saturday and run my run. Made it round 9 miles in under 9:30 just like the program says - long and steady. It was fogged in and very cold but I did enjoy it. I was super thankful for the individuals that stand out there and support. By the time I got on the the third lap most people had finished as you had the choice of 1, 2 or 3. The runners were sparse and so were the supporters but those that were there were super happy and shouting congratulations! It does make a difference. Day 1 over and I was on track until I woke up the next morning with a cold!!!
This week means staying put and trying to feel better. Supposed to start some speed work but I feel like I need more sleep. I have adjusted my runs to walks. This week I have also started my visits with friends in the park for 20 mins body work out every Mon/Weds after the kids are dropped off. Today I am so sore from yesterdays squats, planks and lunges. My friend Sherry worked us hard but the true highlight was getting on the swing for 5 mins at the finish and watch them put in some bonus exercises!!! I am good at cheering on others.
This week means staying put and trying to feel better. Supposed to start some speed work but I feel like I need more sleep. I have adjusted my runs to walks. This week I have also started my visits with friends in the park for 20 mins body work out every Mon/Weds after the kids are dropped off. Today I am so sore from yesterdays squats, planks and lunges. My friend Sherry worked us hard but the true highlight was getting on the swing for 5 mins at the finish and watch them put in some bonus exercises!!! I am good at cheering on others.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Hmmm
I think I am in shock with the cold. Got back from Hawaii last week and I am having trouble getting out the door and staying warm. No running to talk of as yet but my training program starts this coming Saturday with a 1:30 hr run steady. Hmmm, this will be the first little challenge as I don't really have that much in my legs. Hopefully, I will get it done and that should boost my confidence for the journey ahead.
The diet is a big challenge. I did say no grain and that is ok. However, I thought to myself what would it take to go all out paleo and follow the paleo diet for athletes. This is a lot trickier and a little beyond me at the moment. However, I am cutting out the vegetable oils, legumes. Still eating sugars, wine, chocolate.
The more I read labels I notice that soy lecithin is everywhere. I like to eat from the deli and hot food bar at PCC but most of their salads etc. made with olive oil are also blended with safflower oil. The good thing is I am eating at home a lot because of it.
The chocolate mousse I buy from PCC is made with tofu so instead I made my own today with advocados as the replacement to the soy product. Pretty good and very chocolatey.
The diet is a big challenge. I did say no grain and that is ok. However, I thought to myself what would it take to go all out paleo and follow the paleo diet for athletes. This is a lot trickier and a little beyond me at the moment. However, I am cutting out the vegetable oils, legumes. Still eating sugars, wine, chocolate.
The more I read labels I notice that soy lecithin is everywhere. I like to eat from the deli and hot food bar at PCC but most of their salads etc. made with olive oil are also blended with safflower oil. The good thing is I am eating at home a lot because of it.
The chocolate mousse I buy from PCC is made with tofu so instead I made my own today with advocados as the replacement to the soy product. Pretty good and very chocolatey.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Doing great so far
Back at home in Seattle I can work with the diet a bit better although Hawaii wasn't a bad place to be Paleo as there is lots of poke to eat and tropical fruit. Being on holiday meant we were sipping wine every night so as the kids get back to school I can see the alcohol consumption in the next couple of weeks easing up. That can only be a good thing! Any big changes so far...I can't put my finger on it but I do feel a small shift in alertness, clarity. Am I craving anything? No and I am not hungry either.
The next couple of weeks I will start running in preparation for my training schedule which starts on 20th Jan. I took the time in Hawaii to relax so will need to blow out the cobwebs on the first couple of times out the gate this week.
The next couple of weeks I will start running in preparation for my training schedule which starts on 20th Jan. I took the time in Hawaii to relax so will need to blow out the cobwebs on the first couple of times out the gate this week.
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