This day has been go, go, go!! All of a sudden I have so much on my plate to finish before dinnertime!
I worked on some assignments this morning straight through to 12:30 when it was time to RUN. I’m so glad I waited instead of going when I first got up because I had quite a bit of energy to burn. I could feel hunger coming on so I had some Peeled dried mango for short-turn running fuel. Dried fruit is always my go-to pre-run snack if I’m not really hungry but feel like I could use some quick energy.
It was another unbelievably fast run! I pushed myself hard in the end and finished a 10K in 53:51 (I had to run up and down my street to put the 0.2 on the 6.2!)! I think that gives me a good challenge with myself to set a future 10K race time. I blame today’s edge on Brad Paisley, my favorite country singer who kept me pounding with good tunes! And Celine Dion’s "To Love You More" helped pull in the last mile 🙂
I did the reverse loop of last week and managed to keep all 6 miles under 9 minutes. Who is this person taking control of my body!??! My mile splits were: 8:49, 8:39, 8:55 (all up hill!), 8:45, 8:29 (flat again!), 8:28 (booking it in the end). With the exception of the hills, I was barely even breathing hard. But when I got home, my was I worn out.
I felt like I could use a little electrolyte replacement and had a few sips of this Clif Quench drink. I didn’t really care for my first taste of these that Clif sent me a while back, but I have totally changed my opinion. They are pretty darn good! I still think a little too concentrated, so I’d probably prefer a powder to mix myself. I don’t normally exercise hard/long enough to need a sports drink, but sometimes after a sweaty hour it seems like a good idea.
I think it did the trick because I didn’t come down famished after my shower. Just generally hungry.
And this platter hit the spot!! Looks like a lot of food, but it was probably the same size of a regular old salad.
I decided on lettuce wraps because we have a ton of romaine in the fridge. I mixed together a combo of bell pepper, carrot, mushroom, and zucchini strips tossed in the last of my homemade dressing plus a few beans, leftover Gena’s Pizza Cheese, kalamata olives, and walnuts.
They were QUITE a mess to eat, but tasted good. Although by the last one I was pretty tired of raw veggie. I could never be a raw foodist!
Per the nutrition recommendations to add a little starch to a post-exercise recovery, I added a slice of toast to my meal.
Cinnamon Raisin Walnut with Rhubarb Raspberry Ginger jam
+ lots of H2O
And a Chocolate Hazelnut Bite for dessert!
I’ve got an upcoming project I just found out about that I am super excited to share soon! It involves some new KERF videos!
I have lots more to do that I’d like to finish before dinnertime. Ta-ta!
I ADORE Brad Paisley as well…got the chance to see him in concert a month ago and he put on a great show! I follow him on Twitter as well and he is pretty funny!
Those lettuce wraps look awesome and gave me an idea for lunch this week, I have some cooked up ground turkey I’m going to plop in some romaine with some veggies. Thanks!
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing
great job on the run! I love having dried fruit before running, too.
I felt like that after my workout today too! It was a toughie but a goodie.
First of all, Happy KERF anniversary!!
Way to go on the awesome run!! I miss running like I used to… dumb knee problems…
I could never do the raw food thing either! I love way too many other things!!!!!
WAY TO GO with that run!
Yay, I’m excited about KERF videos! Can’t wait to see what it’s all about. Great run today!
I’ve never had any sort of lettuce wraps – I should try them out. Way to go with the run!! Can’t wait to hear what’s up your sleeve!
A great run, Kath! Wow, I hope to run a 10K …one day… =)
I love your veggie wraps – so colorful!
awesome job on the 10K Kath! Can’t wait to hear more about the upcoming project! 🙂
making lettuce wraps are my fav, no matter the combo you put in them! 🙂
congrats on the run! 🙂
I am tired just thinking about your run! That is awesome! And your veggie wraps look tasty. Mmmm
Good music makes for such a better workout! I had a broken iPod for MONTHS and just got a new one-made my workout today fly by!
Oh, I meant to ask, where did you get the dried mango?
Dried cherries are my go-to pre-workout too. The sugar really gets me going!
Gosh, I wish I could get out for a run! Every time I even think about leaving, the skies open with a darn pop up thunderstorm! Ugh. I have tried to run the bridge two days in a row and no such luck! The elliptical just does not match the feeling you get after a good run.
That lunch sounds fantastic. Perfect energy for the rest of your busy day! Good luck getting everything accomplished. 🙂
Awesome split times Kath!
DANG Kath – you are the quickness!! Great job on the run – and I’m loving that jam you used on your bread. It’s so bright! 😀
I love that dried mango. Peeled has the best dried fruit around. You are a speed demon lately!
Awesome run!!!!!!!!!
Food as always, looks marvelous 🙂
My best friend works for Brad Paisley’s management company. Says he’s really nice… but REALLY quiet! 🙂
Those lettuce wraps look yummy! I love Brad Paisley – have tickets for his show in October and can’t wait!
i have had that dried mango, so good, love dried tropically fruits, especially papaya…well the sound of that jam, never had rhubarb, but sounds and looks delicious, 🙂
xo
Eliza
That is a seriously looking yummy lunch! Great run too!! I’ve been running much faster lately too. Can’t figure out why, because I haven’t changed anything. But hey, I’ll take it! 😛
Oh, and Happy KerfDay!! 😀
You are quite the runner! You are fast – I’m impressed!
Dang girl, you have some SERIOUS speed goin’ on. So impressive, nice work 🙂
You are so creative with all of your meals. I wonder how you come up with these ideas. Have you always been creative with your meals? Help a sister out!
I’m always wondering how you guys take these shots of yourselves??? Do you set up a tripod?? I need to figure this out because the world obviously needs to see more pictures of myself….. hahah
you are superwoman! i’m trying to hit at least 9 minute per mile. and i’ve still at about 10 minute per mile!
Happy KERF anniversary! And congrats on that run! Major speed demon lady!
I couldn’t be a raw foodie either, I like warm food too much and would get tired of chewing raw fruit and veggies lol. Hmm… probably good for weight loss though! haha I could definitely be a vegetarian though.
That cinnamon raisin bread looks delish!
Jenn
Wow! Amazing running splits!
great run! and post meal looks delish 🙂
Wow, you put your body through the wringer today (in a good way)!
Love the jam on that toast – so vibrant! Nice job on the run, I love that feeling of accomplishment without setting myself up for it in the beginning.
yeah i could NEVER be a raw foodie either
Country music is my favorite during runs — lately I’ve been on a huge Taylor Swift kick!
Brad would get me going too 😉
I’ve just gotten to where I can run for 3 minutes straight with the Couch to 5k program, and I’m amazed that you can just go out and run 10k! I’m going to use you for inspiration when I feel like quitting tomorrow when I do my week 3 run tomorrow…
What a beautiful vegetable display – and the Gena’s pizza cheese is absolutely delicious. I made a sort of pizza once with it and I used polenta rounds as the crust. It was incredible! And that jam sounds soo good 😀
Happy belated KERFday!
Wow – that’s a super good run!
Way to go on the running – very impressive. Can you send some of your running vibes my way?!
And happy anniversary to KERF!
Megan ,
They are from the Summit, but they are Peeled Snacks.
Mandy A,
So cool!! I’ve *almost* met him twice at the NC state fair before he was a superstar. He almost kicked me in the head and I touched his hand!!
Jenna,
I haven’t always been creative with meals, but I’ve always been creative. Just think about what you have on hand and put ’em together!
Pam ,
Haha – Matt took that one!!
K
Um, I remember you leading the group run in Boston, you are speedy. 😉
That does it–I must try Gena’s pizza cheese!
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