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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Runplugged

March 16, 2010

Runplugged

Hola!

I’m all ready to take the RD exam!! Just have to get through 3.5 more months of internship first 🙂 And then study. A lot. But I feel really good about the review course and how much I already knew. It’s just a LOT of material.

I think my 11.88 miles caught up with me because I sure was hungry today! That awesome lunch barely made a dent in my stomach.

I had two Hersey’s Special Dark chocolates from the class stash after lunch to try to end on a full note. Let’s just pretend they looked like this.

 

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Then I was bored and drew this image of the mixed nuts and seeds I dug into around 2PM 😉

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And was STILL feeling hungry at 3:15 so I had an Amazing Grass bar!! The chocolate kind. This was not my favorite – the chocolate was more like dessert than fuel. But it still tasted good and finally filled me up!

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Got home around 4:30 and found this fun girl ready to run!

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Emily and I did a run, RUNPLUGGED. No Garmins or time keepers. Just us and some fun exercise! We set out for an unknown mileage and ended up jogging (not even running!) 4.75 miles around my neighborhood. It was quick, easy and awesome.

And I totally took my Camelbak to test him out!! I laughed at the thought of wearing it on such a short run, but actually, it was really nice to have the water!! I’m stoked to take this on our 10 miler this weekend. Perhaps spiked with a little of that sweet, sweet sports nectar 😉

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Matt and I worked on taxes, I packed my lunch (gonna be a great one!!!) and then I FINALLY got around to putting something together for dinner.

The star was this bok choy

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Which I sauteed with some mushrooms, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil, salt and pepper

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And then served alongside the last of our Greek pasta salad with Sardines and Broc

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The veggies were awesome. But note to self: sardines are best consumed the day of opening. This was a bit fishy, even for me!

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Another NOTE: Matt often prepares some toast with butter with his dinners and I often have a delicious bite! Tonight was no exception.

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I broke out the Dark Chocolate Dreams for Matt to try! He liked it but said "it’s not peanut butter." Of course it’s not – it’s a RESEE’S!

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I had a spoonful too. It actually made a great dessert!

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Guess what will be coming up in the next few days….OIAJ!

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It’s past my bedtime and I am SO not done with my work yet!! Ahhh!!

Nite!

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  1. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    Hi Mr. CAMEL!!!!!! I need one of those for the summer–it sure is warming up this week, huh?

    Chocolate is a wonderful thing!

    Reply
  2. Daniel says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    That bok choy looks FANTASTIC! I’m glad spring break is coming up at the end of this week, I’m going to totally ask my mother to pick some up from the store before I return home.

    And nice job feeling ready for that exam – I’m sure you’ll do amazing on it ;D

    Reply
  3. Chris says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    We love that peanut butter too! Try a banana sliced in half long ways and make a “sandwich” with the choc peanut butter in the middle. YUMMO

    Reply
  4. Lauren @ A Fit Foodie says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    I love when you just go for a run unplugged. No pressure. Just you and the pavement. It makes for a nice refresher.

    Reply
  5. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    You need to try justins chocolate peanut butter. It IS more like peanut butter, and fantastic
    And I love the chocolate amazing grass bar just because it tastes like dessert

    Reply
  6. Monica (Musings of The Granola Girl) says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Sounds like a nice run you had today 🙂

    OIAJ! I have yet to try them but need to soon!

    Reply
  7. jaclyn@todays lady says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    I’m so glad the review went well!!

    Bok choy is so yummy! Your dinner looks great!

    Reply
  8. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    I went home for a week last week, and I accidentally forgot my garmin, so I ran all week “unplugged”– it was actually really nice and relaxing! Helps you to remember why you run in the first place– for fun!

    Reply
  9. Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    I just found that PB & Co. stuff for the first time … there is only one place in my city that sells it, and it is the only flavour they have. I LOVE it!!

    Reply
  10. Jenny says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    It tastes like Reeses!!! Now I HAVE to try it! This could be a dangerous relationship:) And I’m gonna like it!

    Reply
  11. Shayna @ Cuts and Curves says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Wow… 4.75 miles is short! That’s an average distance for me. I’d love to know how you got past short runs to longer ones regularly. I’m working on it, but it’s so hard for me! I’d love some tips – if you have any. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 17, 2010 at 4:37 am

      For me it’s more about time than distance. Now that I’m running almost 2 hours, 40 minutes seems super short. I really did add a little at a time. 5 to 6 to 7 and so on. So just work on adding half a mile to a mile per week.

      Reply
  12. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    I have dark choc dreams for dessert too! It ends up being pretty filling and I always am satisfied.

    Reply
  13. Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    Oh now I know what choc. dream is. I sampled this at New Seasons health food store, it was amazing. Yumm 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  14. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    A spoonful of Chocolate Dreams does make the perfect dessert!

    So glad the review course went well 🙂

    Reply
  15. Lisa says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    oooooh- dark choc dreams. i agree, i thought REESES the second i had it. i like mixing it w with mushed banana on toast or ww bread for a sammie for lunch.
    mighty maple is my fav. of the flavors though, with cinna raisin swirl as a close second.
    didnt care for heat is on- i prefer my pb savory and sweet not SPICY and making me wanna drink water! thas what hot sauce is for 😉
    your meals look rediculously yummy- wanna cook for me sometime? 🙂
    Lisa

    Reply
  16. Bronwyn says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    That CHOCOLATE DREAMS looks amazing! I’ll be totally dreaming about that…. hmmmm. chocolate….hmmmm peanut butter….. hmmmm peanut butter AND chocolate.

    Reply
  17. ari says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    omg lol did you guys eat that whole jar in two days?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 17, 2010 at 4:37 am

      lol NO! Lauri brought it over nearly empty.

      Reply
  18. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Haha, that Camelback thing is too neat! Love it!!!

    Mmmm… your saute looks amazing. I love how a simple saute can be just as good as (if not better than) a 5-star meal.

    Reply
  19. caronae says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    I can be insatiable the day after a long run too! And I love baby bok choy. It’s really tasty sauteed with pumpkin butter, oddly enough. And DCD is totally PB, just amped up with a ton of sugar and chocolate. Definitely resses-like 🙂

    Reply
  20. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    OIAJ in a DCD jar…I can only imagine how awesome that will be 🙂
    I love bok choy and i’m always looking for new ways to prepare it, yours sounds great!
    Congrats on the great run (jog?)

    Reply
  21. Stephanie says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Hi Kath – I was wondering which Camelpak you have? I’m purchasing one and one a small one and yours looks like the perfect size! So I was just curious which model you had.

    Reply
  22. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    LOVE bok choy – used to be super intimidated by it, but it’s pretty easy! 😉

    Reply
  23. Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Ooo, that’s a cute little camel – all the other ones I’ve seen are so loooong – too long for my 5’2 self! Is that just Camelbak brand?

    Reply
  24. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    I am always an endless pit when I do long runs. I have never tried the dark chocolate dreams but it sounds and looks delightful!

    Reply
  25. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Working out for the fun of it feels so good! I am sure you will do well on your exam. You seem passionate about what you are doing and that goes a long way. Sleep well!

    Reply
  26. Ameena says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    I LOVE Dark Chocolate Dreams…it is worth every penny of its $6.99 price!

    Reply
  27. caryn says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Hi! This isn’t really about your post, but I thought it might interest you. I came across this blog of a teacher who is eating cafeteria food every day in an effort to draw attention to the importance of good nourishment for kids (That’s what I got out of it, anyway). It reminded me of your time in the schools and how you had to find food that tastes good, is easy to prepare, not too expensive, healthy, etc. and how DIFFICULT that is! Here’s the link: http://fedupwithschoollunch.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 17, 2010 at 4:38 am

      Thanks. Lots of people have already posted that though 🙂

      Reply
  28. Jen says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    Hey Kath-
    I would love to know what you think of the camelbak–I need a lot of water/hydration when I run and the little water bottle I run with supplemented with the drinking fountain is not quite enough! Did it move around a lot or slosh on your back? Did it feel heavy? A penny for your thoughts!

    Reply
  29. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    i’ve GOT to find that peanut butter! it looks like it’s going to melt in my mouth… 🙂 glad the camelback finally got there and works well!

    Reply
  30. Jessie says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    Looks like you decided to go with the Camelbak 🙂 I’m interested to know what you think about it – I’ve been hesitant because I like my hand bottle, but it doesn’t hold much.

    I’m jealous you get to take the RD exam first 😉 1.5 years to go!

    Reply
  31. Sarah @ THE FOODIE DIARIES says

    March 16, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    i go through pb & co jars so much quicker than any of my standard nut butters. matt is right. it’s not peanut butter. and you’re right. it is reese’s. try white choc wonderful! its even more so!

    Reply
  32. Maggie @ Fit.Fun.Food says

    March 16, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    Great dinner! I gotta try that!

    Reply
  33. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    March 16, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    careful with OIAJ with that brand! it’s the one that melted and warped when i put hot oats in it!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 17, 2010 at 4:38 am

      Oh yikes, thanks for the warning!

      Reply
  34. Jenna says

    March 16, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Dcd is amazingggg

    Reply
  35. Amanda says

    March 16, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    Hi,

    Found your blog and been reading for a couple months. That dark chocolate dreams peanut butter looks amazing and I was wondering where you got it.

    Reply
  36. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    March 16, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    That Camelbak is brilliant! I have to get one. 😀

    Dinner look yumalicious! I don’t know how you don’t have your own bread and buttah along with Matt! That’s my favorite part of any meal LOL.

    Jenn

    Reply
  37. Chris says

    March 16, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    They carry this peanut butter at our Wal-Mart for $3 and something 🙂

    Reply
  38. BroccoliHut says

    March 16, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    I agree with Matt on the Dark Chocolate Dreams–when I’m craving PB, the chocolate-infused kind just doesn’t cut it. Nonetheless, I still manage to find plenty of uses for the DCD:)

    Reply
  39. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    March 17, 2010 at 3:01 am

    That camelback looks really good- I’m wanting to invest in one of them cos I can’t carry water when I run – not good when you do 16miles+!!
    Love that dinner 🙂

    Reply
  40. Kath says

    March 17, 2010 at 4:36 am

    Here’s the Camelbak I got. It’s for women + running. It’s TOTALLY AWESOME. You can’t feel it at all and I don’t think it slows me down at all. It holds 1.5 liters of water and has a pouch to store stuff too. There is a slight sloshing noise, but that’s not noticeable after 30 seconds.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PO53A2/ref=pd_luc_sbs_02_01

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    • Carolyn @ lovinlosing says

      March 17, 2010 at 11:30 am

      I bought one!! I thought $32 was a great price! I got overnight shipping for $3.99 by doing their Amazon Prime trial.

      Reply
  41. Hannah says

    March 17, 2010 at 4:58 am

    Good luck getting the work done! And I completely agree that that chocolate peanut butter makes a great dessert. And breakfast. And snack. And anything, really 😛

    Reply
  42. christie @ honoring health says

    March 17, 2010 at 5:31 am

    Glad you are feeling good about taking the exam in a couple of months! I’m sure you are going to rock it!!!

    Reply
  43. Lisa (made from scratch) says

    March 17, 2010 at 5:38 am

    What kind of Garmin do you use? Is it a heart monitor, or something else?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 17, 2010 at 6:21 am

      305 Forerunner – with a video about them here:

      http://katheats.theopenskyproject.com/garmin-forerunner-305-personal-trainer.html?___store=en_katheats

      Reply
  44. Nicole, RD says

    March 17, 2010 at 5:39 am

    Yum! That bok choy looks perfect!

    The rest of your internship will fly by, and the RD exam…no biggie, promise!

    Reply
  45. Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says

    March 17, 2010 at 5:42 am

    I love your simple and delicious prep of that bok choy. I never know what to do with the stuff. Thank you for the ideas! Running runplugged with friends is such a great way to unwind and let go of number worries. Glad you had fun!

    Reply
  46. Veggielady4life says

    March 17, 2010 at 7:08 am

    I have Peanut Butter & Co. Dark Chocolate Dreams in my pantry right now… my husband loves a spoonful every now and then too!!! Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got for lunch today!

    Reply
  47. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    March 17, 2010 at 7:08 am

    I have got to try that peanut butter if it taste like a reeses. Yum! Sounds dessert-like. 😀

    You’re going to do fabulously on the RD exam. It sounds like you’re getting loads of experience with the internship, which is going to really help. 😀

    Great FUN run too! 😀

    Reply
  48. Katie says

    March 17, 2010 at 8:25 am

    I get in soooo much trouble when I eat Dark Chocolate Dreams with a spoon. I have to get a spoonful, put it away and then go enjoy my treat. Not going back for more takes serious willpower.

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  49. Tracy says

    March 17, 2010 at 8:56 am

    You’ve inspired me to try sardines, but hate to waste the leftovers! How do you think they would be after freezing the 2nd half of the can?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 17, 2010 at 1:02 pm

      I’ve never tried freezing. I think they’d probably be OK though.

      Reply
  50. Lauren @ Eater not a runner says

    March 17, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Does it feel bulky to run with the Camelpak?

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    • Kath says

      March 17, 2010 at 1:03 pm

      Not at all.

      Reply
  51. Dawn Hutchins says

    March 17, 2010 at 9:40 am

    I have bok choy envy. I tried making it a while ago and it came out good but yours looks really good!

    Reply
  52. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    March 17, 2010 at 10:22 am

    I love the camel back. I’ll need to buy one before my half marathon training this summer in the heat.

    Reply
  53. bein' good to me says

    March 17, 2010 at 10:38 am

    Hi Kath,
    I’m a total beginner when it comes to running (just started training for my first half last week!) and was wondering…if you use your Camelbak for the homemade sports drink, do you carry a water bottle with you or do you just drink the sports drink on your run? Like I said, I’m a total beginner but wanted to know your thoughts. Thanks!
    -Lisa

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    • Kath says

      March 17, 2010 at 1:05 pm

      Lisa,

      You generally don’t need any extra fuel on runs less than 90 minutes (about 10 miles for me) so I will only put water in for short runs and the fuel for the long ones and will dilute it so that I’m getting enough liquid per calorie to last the whole run.

      Reply
  54. Carolyn @ lovinlosing says

    March 17, 2010 at 11:02 am

    Thanks for the link to the Camelbak. That’s not a bad price!

    Reply
  55. christina cadden says

    March 17, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    That pasta looks great!

    Reply

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