Half Marathon Training: Foods to Fuel Your Workout

A good diet promotes higher energy levels.. and I'll need all the energy I can get to run 13.1 freaking miles!! High protein and fiber enables a longer lasting (slow release) energy. I am trying to be very conscious of my eating, so I can reach my goal of 13.1 miles! Don't get me wrong it's hard... brownies & pizza are my down fall, but it will be so worth it when I reach the Finish line!!
Things to incorporate in your runner's diet:

• Whole Grains: They digest slower than simple carbs (white flour ad sugar). Provides valuable amounts of nutrients and fiber enabling a longer lasting, stable energy.
• Starchy Vegetables: Energy enhancers
• Don't forget your greens! I try to incorporate spinach into 3 meals a day!! It is packed full of nutrients and protein... (remember, Popeye?!)
• Lean protein: Enhances brain function and balances blood sugar. Enhances and stabilizes energy. I try to consume 20 grams of protein 3 times a day. Eating this much of lean protein per meal (one chicken breat) fills (& fuels) me up, so I don't binge on sweets between meals.
• Legumes: Fiber!! Fills you up and helps you digest everything better!
• WATER: 6-10 8oz glasses a day!! This is key!!

Remember: YOUR LEGS ARE NOT GIVING OUT. YOUR HEAD IS GIVING UP. KEEP GOING.

Half Marathon Training

In August my hubby and I are running in the lululemon half marathon in Vancouver, B.C. Canada! I am so excited... it will be the weekend of my birthday and I just love Vancouver!! When we signed up a few months ago I knew I had to get my butt in gear and start training...  I ran cross country and track in high school, but it's been a while! So, I made a training schedule to enable me to slowly work my way up to 13.1 miles. I thought I would share it to help others that want to train, but don't know where to start.
Happy Training, friends! REMEMBER: IT NEVER GETS EASIER... YOU JUST GET BETTER!

Christopher's Crepes with Blackberry Sauce

I am spoiled. This morning Chris asked me what I wanted for breakfast, and I said crepes! He was hoping I would want simple scrambled eggs, but since he is amazing he went to work! ( I convinced him it was just like making an omlette). Here's the recipe I gave him...

Christopher's Crepes

Ingredients:

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup whole wheat flour

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup water

1/4 t. salt

2 tablespoons butter melted

Process:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Slowly add in the milk and water, stir to combine. Add the salt and butter, and beat until smooth.

Heat a lighty buttered omlette pan over med. high heat.

Pour the batter over the pan... tilt in a circular motion until the batter has evenly coated the pan.

Cook each crepe for about 2 minutes until the bottom is light brown. flip like a pancake and cook the other side. Serve hot.

I filled mine with Greek yogurt and topped with a blackberry sauce. Chris filled his with Nutella and banannas.

Blackberry Sauce

Ingredients:

8 oz. frozen blackberries

1/2 cup sugar

2 T. orange juice (lemon juice works too)

2 t. cornstarch

Process:

Place a small saucepan over medium high heat.

Add blackberries and sugar...simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring often.

Add orange juice and cornstarch... simmer on low for about 2 minutes until you have a smooth consistancy.

Serve hot!

 

"Hey, where's my crepe?!"- Pookie (in his French accent.)



Spinach & Feta Hummus

 



Chris and I had a picnic last weekend, and I wanted to make us a special lunch, so I decieded to combine two of my favorite things with hummus. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Be warned... you might just end up eating this whole bowl of hummus in one sitting like we did!

Ingredients:

16 oz. can garbanzo beans

1/4 cup water

3-5 T. lemon juice

1 1/2 T. seasame seed

2 cloves of garlic 

1/2 t. kosher salt

2 T. olive oil

3 T. feta cheese

16 oz. fresh spinach

Proccess:

Drain and rinse beans.

Blend first 7 ingredients in food processor. 

My theory is the more garlic the better, so I usually end up adding an extra clove (or two or three; depending on how crazy I'm feelin!) 

Add the main characters to this beautiful story, spinach & feta! (This is going to depend on your personal preferance... add more or less depending on what you like).

Grab some tortilla or pita chips and ENJOY!!

     

30 Ways To Bless Your Husband: Day 7

Laugh with him! Laughter heals! :)

30 Ways To Bless Your Husband: Day 6

Cook him his favorite meal! My hubby surrre loves meat & potatoes!

30 Ways To Bless Your Husband: Day 5

Use your imagination when it comes to this verse. ;)

"I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me." Song of Solomon 7:10