usually, i charge up my ipod one day for my run and then use it again in 2 days when the battery is almost dead, but it usually last my whole run. i have done this so many times. well last night i thought would be no different. except, it was. i was doing my last run before my cooldown walk, and it just died. at first i thought my music had messed up. i mean my little dude on the app just told me to start running. well i hit the home button and sure enough it died. so, i decided to just finish it up on my own. and i did, for a little while, until i psyched myself out like i always do. it was more i didnt want to hear me breathing so hard, i needed my music.
i wasnt that motivated to run anyways. i got home later than usual and knew it was time to start dinner. but my wonderful husband told me to go ahead and go so i dont get behind on my training. i sure do love him :) and im glad i went.
running is such a mental struggle for me. and even though i feel really strong on my runs lately, obviously im still going to struggle with knowing that i can actually do this run. even though ive proved to myself that i can run a whole 2 miles without stopping, even little short runs challenge me. im so ready to be over that.
i should probably go plug in my ipod for my run in the morning. happy friday!
Friday, March 15, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
8k Training
my friend, Heather, has convinced me to train for a 8k near the end of march. since i havent even completely trained for a 5k, this should be interesting. im using a 10k trainer for my plan. i figured id i could run a 10k, i should be able to do a 8k, right? well there are 10 more weeks til the race and 12 weeks left of the training plan. doh! i guess i dont have to completely finish that training, but hopefully itll be enough to pull me through!
the last 2 weeks that ive run have been good. ive felt really good and strong on my runs. i even got new running shoes cuz my others have been worn for awhile.i havent been wearing my garmin watch either.. which has been really nice. since im just in the beginnings of starting to run, i felt it was better to not be constantly watching my time and pace. ill probably start wearing it again in another week or so.
ill update every week how my training is going. i have high hopes this time!
the last 2 weeks that ive run have been good. ive felt really good and strong on my runs. i even got new running shoes cuz my others have been worn for awhile.i havent been wearing my garmin watch either.. which has been really nice. since im just in the beginnings of starting to run, i felt it was better to not be constantly watching my time and pace. ill probably start wearing it again in another week or so.
ill update every week how my training is going. i have high hopes this time!
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Southwest Loaded Potato
as i was planning this weeks meals, i was skimming thru skinnytaste and found her loaded turkey santa fe baked potato skins. when i was younger (cuz you know im really old) my mom would make us twice baked potatoes on special occasions or if we bar-b-qed. She hasnt made them in quite some time, so when I saw these it brought me back and realized how much i really wanted some!
the husband approved the choice of this for dinner one night, so i added it to the meal plan. but i knew i didnt wanna do so many little potatoes to make a meal and also i didnt want to save the potato for later. id use it to add fullness into the mixture. so i used her recipe as an inspiration and ended up with this:
i washed, poked, and wrapped the potatoes in foil. And baked them at 450 degrees for an hour.
in the mean time, i cooked up the meat, mostly following the recipe. i used a full pound of ground turkey and used left over Rotel i had instead of a tomato. i also ditched the pepper, and cilantro because i didnt have any on hand. and i seasoned with chilli powder and a little bit of taco seasoning mix.
once the potatoes were done, i scooped all the potato out into a bowl. and put the potato skins in a shallow baking dish.
i mixed the potato in with the meat. then started filling up the skins with the potato and meat mixture.
covered with cheese. and backed at 350 degrees for 10-15 mins. until the cheese was melted and everything was heated.
and added sour cream on top.
it was a good twist to just a regular baked potato.. but im still craving some twice baked potatoes! i should probably go call my mom.
the husband approved the choice of this for dinner one night, so i added it to the meal plan. but i knew i didnt wanna do so many little potatoes to make a meal and also i didnt want to save the potato for later. id use it to add fullness into the mixture. so i used her recipe as an inspiration and ended up with this:
i washed, poked, and wrapped the potatoes in foil. And baked them at 450 degrees for an hour.
in the mean time, i cooked up the meat, mostly following the recipe. i used a full pound of ground turkey and used left over Rotel i had instead of a tomato. i also ditched the pepper, and cilantro because i didnt have any on hand. and i seasoned with chilli powder and a little bit of taco seasoning mix.
once the potatoes were done, i scooped all the potato out into a bowl. and put the potato skins in a shallow baking dish.
i mixed the potato in with the meat. then started filling up the skins with the potato and meat mixture.
covered with cheese. and backed at 350 degrees for 10-15 mins. until the cheese was melted and everything was heated.
and added sour cream on top.
it was a good twist to just a regular baked potato.. but im still craving some twice baked potatoes! i should probably go call my mom.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
hello 2013!
Well a new year has started and I cant wait to see what the new year will bring. Alot of wonderful things happned in 2012. I got engaged, planned our awesome wedding, bought a house, got married, had an awesome honeymoon, got a new car.. and lots of little things in between. Now that its a new year its time to set my 2013 goals.. and hopefully achieve them. Here is my review of 2012:
2012 Resolutions:
Personal:
So i guess last years goals didnt go quite as id hoped for. But lesson learned and I wont be as ambitious this year. So with that said.. this years goals!
Personal
Food/ Fitness
Blog
so heres to a happy and healthy new year! see ya soon!
2012 Resolutions:
Personal:
- Save money to buy a house for when we move out the apartment (achieved :) )
- Be a better spender (don’t impulse buy, coupons, bargains, etc.) (still working on this one!)
- Build a better/closer relationship with Jamie (yep, and getting better everyday)
- Cherish my friends more and spend more time with them (ive def. hung out more than usual with my friends, but still wanna spend soooo much more time with them!)
- Go out more and not be a home body so much (uhhh.. maybe a little??)
- Try new healthier foods (did pretty good with this)
- Cook more often (no eating out or cooking processed foods) (this is going really good, ill post more about it this year)
- Run 3-4 times a week (didnt do it as much as id like :( )
- Run a 5k (sadly, no)
- Strength train at least once a week (no :( )
- Do pilates at least once a week (this is a big no.. i just dont enjoy it like i use to)
- Lose 30 lbs (lost 6, but gained it back)
- Post more
- Post more recipes
- Finish setting up the blog
- Make my blog more public to my friends
So i guess last years goals didnt go quite as id hoped for. But lesson learned and I wont be as ambitious this year. So with that said.. this years goals!
Personal
- Plan a date night once a month
- Try/ do more things that i fear
Food/ Fitness
- Cook one new recipe a week
- Lose 20 lbs
- Run a 5k
- Run 2-3 times a week
Blog
- Post more
- Post more recipes
- Finish setting up the blog
- Make my blog more public to my friends
so heres to a happy and healthy new year! see ya soon!