What Have I Done?

I did it! I'm not sure how I'm going to run 26.2 miles, but I'll trust my training that will happen between now and October 6th.

I'm open to any and all tips and suggestions!!

Loved this article:

22 Habits of Happy People.

This goes hand in hand with my HumbleQuilts blog today.

Weight Limit

Some days I feel like I'm 4000 pounds!!    Thankfully I felt completely safe walking on the pier!!

My First CSA

I ordered from my local CSA for the first time and this is what I received. I couldn't be more thrilled!! I have not been able to identify the greens on the lower left.
So I got a salad mix, chard, head of cabbage, broccoli and the unknown greens. I'm looking forward to seeing what veggies I get all through the summer.
I like that I do not have to make a full season commitment, but can order weekly. Have you considered CSA?

Spring Really Here

Even when the days aren't great it is hard to argue that spring is really here when you see these photos. Nothing like the blue of Central Oregon skies!!

Dry Canyon, Redmond Oregon

Mt Jefferson from Madras, OR

Three Sisters from Madras, OR

Sometimes when I'm out running I have to stop and snap a photo! It doesn't matter how many times I've seen these mountains and this view.

Love Your Greens 30 Day Challenge

I'm always up for a challenge! Must be the competitive side of me! lol

Unconventional Kitchen has thrown down the challenge as a way of adding more greens to your diet. I've been doing that pretty well, but thought I'd jump in anyway.

Here's a recipe from the site:

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My version for one person:

In a blender, mix:

a handful of frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 banana
10 or so frozen grapes
handful of spinach
1/3 c nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 TB ground flax seed
1/4 c unsweetened almond milk (actually, just enough to help it blend)

Delicious!

If I have just had a good workout or run I'll add one scoop of protein powder.

Have a fantastic weekend!!

Bean Salad

 

My friend Kat sent me a link to Fiesta Bean Salad and I finally got a chance to try it last night. I did not make up the whole recipe, but instead whipped up a little of the dressing ( juice from one lime, olive oil, cumin, freshly minced garlic and salt to taste)  then added a small amount of kidney beans, garbanzo beans, onions, tomatoes and cilantro. All together it may have totaled 2 cups. 
 

 
I put it over a bed of greens with a 1/4 avocado and a little sliced chicken breast. It was wholesome and delicious but I think the next time I will not put it over any greens.

If you try it let me know how you like it. The last time I had garbanzo beans I had excruciating cramps the next day. I made sure to rinse mine thoroughly and so far today I'm feeling pretty good.

Shooting for 10 miles tomorrow! Hmmmm, what will I fuel with tonight?

Attempted run

Thursday I had to go into Portland and I thought I'd get in an early morning run. First there was a long train blocking my route to the waterfront. After 15 minutes or so I finally found a way around it, only to start crossing the bridge and having the STOP bars come down in the middle!

So I turned around and stayed on the path next to the river. I suppose if you live in Portland the bridges can cause traffic problems, for me, it was fun to see.

There it goes.

Here's the next one.

And one more.

I'm not sure how many actually raise because I turned around so I would be on time for my appointment. I only managed a 30 minute run with stops for picture taking.  You never know what you'll see out on a run.

Intervals can be Fun!

38 days until the Portland Rock n Roll half marathon. I'm a fan of Skirt Sports and follow them on Facebook. They have been posting a training schedule for a half marathon in June.
I love their interval training and thought I'd share it here.

What is interval training? In a nut shell:

"Interval training has been used by athletes for years to build fitness. Interval training combines short, high intensity bursts of speed, with slow, recovery phases, repeated during one exercise session. An early form of interval training, "Fartlek" (a Swedish term meaning 'speed play') was casual and unstructured. A runner would simply increase and decrease his pace at will."

Warm up 10 minutes

fast 1 minute
recovery 1 minute
fast 2 minutes
recovery 2 minutes
fast 3 minutes
recovery 3 minutes
fast 3 minutes
recovery 3 minutes
fast 2 minutes
recovery 2 minutes
fast 1 minute
recovery 1 minute

Repeat. Cool down 10 minutes

Fast means faster then usual and recovery is slower then usual.

68 minutes total, but it seemed much faster.

How do you like to do intervals? Do you do them?

Day 5 Detox

What I'd really like is happy hour with a little glass of wine. Instead I'll have virgin tomato juice and celery.
Today is day 5 and I've done really well with my processed foods and sugar detox. I can't say I'm feeling that great physically, but mentally I'm feeling good. (yesterday not so much, but I made it!)

April is my last whole month of being 50 so I'm trying to make the best of every day. Not very many people read this blog, so I don't mind spilling the beans here.  I've made an appointment to SKYDIVE! It was supposed to be this Sunday but the weather took a turn for the worse, so I'll try every weekend until we get a good weekend day. I never had a desire to do it but the celebrations this year have culminated in my need to finish off my jubilee year in a big way!
I've got a long run planned for tomorrow and I'm hoping to get to it before the rain comes.

Have a lovely weekend no matter what you do.
Lori