I'm a Giant

I am enjoying my relaxing and preparing to run 13 miles tomorrow. I need fresh, happy legs for my practice half marathon (almost) tomorrow. I like to run this 2 weeks before the actual race. It gives me the confidence that I need (or tells me what I need to work on in the next 2 weeks). I will be running on a new trail, the the new surroundings will be nice. It's also next to the river, so hopefully that will be nice, too.

I finished up the black bean burgers last night (along with some mac and cheese...I know). For dessert, I had some homemade granola. I like to chop it up in small squares and eat it in a very small bowl. It makes me feel like a giant.

I went grocery shopping last night and I had been dreading it all day. When I got there, barely anyone was there. When I went to be checked out, there was absolutely no wait. It was the prefect time to go to the store!

What are your plans for this long, hot weekend?

6 Miles in Now a Short Run!!

Last night, we finished our night with some pizza and a beer (one for each of us). I can't believe that I didn't have anything planned for dinner. That is so rare! Oh well, we got to order some yummy pizza (and got a great deal).

We shared the cheesy garlic bread.


Hubs pizza (I hate pineapple).


My pizza (I'm pretty plain).

This morning, I got a little later than my normal Saturday routine. I ran 6 miles on the treadmill. If I had more time, my legs would have allowed me to keep going. It felt so good getting on the TM and get going. I had 2 consecutive days off of the gym and my legs missed the runs. I'm so glad that the 6 mile run felt like a short run. I'm finally where I want my legs to be!

It's been a lazy day (once I got home from the gym). We're catching up on the DVR, and relaxing. One of my many snacks I had to day was plain greek yogurt, PB and my home made granola bars (crushed up). It was so yummy.

I think this should be able to hold me over until dinner (left over pizza, the best kind) tonight.

I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend (only 2 days for me).

Chim Chim Cheree

A couple of days ago, we received a letter stating that a chimney cleaning guy was going to be coming by (our apartment) place sometime between 9-5pm. Since they were unable to give me a shorter time frame and we would have been given a fine if we wouldn't allow them to come in without us being home, I took a vacation day from work.

I got so much done while waiting for them. I finished all the laundry, dishes, dusted and vacuumed the house. I'm glad I waited, because we now have a clean fireplace (though, we keep it pretty clean ourselves).

After they left, I met the hubs at his new (newish) job and got introduced to his co-workers. They all seem so nice! Then, I went to the grocery store. What a mad house! I can't believe that someone stole my cart with some things in it! It was pouring rain outside, and I think all the people forgot how to survive with other people and started acting crazy.

By the time I finally got home, it was lunch time. I treated myself to a toasted open faced PB&J sandwich with some chips. YUM!!!

It was a crazy, windy, wet day today!!

After relaxing for a little bit, I made these great granola bars!! This is the best recipe! Nice and chewy!! I put chocolate chips, dried cranberries, almonds and ground flax seed in them. Everyone needs to try this recipe!!

Hubs just got home and it's almost time for our left over chicken burritos for dinner. I still haven't even showered, yet.

Jam & Granola Bars

Sunday is my other day off of working out right now. I've been keeping up with my PT and icing and everything, it's just time to take of the gym and running.

I got up at a decent time (8:30am) and went to the fridge . I wanted to have some toast with jam(or jelly, I'm not sure the difference) for breakfast. I noticed that we were extremely low (only enough for the 1 piece of toast), so I needed to make more. This time, we're having blackberry and cherry jam. I tasted it and it tastes so good. Here's what I made today.

I've been wanting to make some more home made granola bars. I kind of made my own recipe. I looked up a lot online and kind of combined them. I don't have exact measurements. This is what's inside them:

rolled oats, almonds, flax seed, pine nuts, barley, dried cherries, mini chocolate chips, maple syrup, honey, PB, canola oil and just little pinch of salt. I baked them at 350 for 25 minutes (just a few minutes too long). They are very crispy. They taste ok, I'm not impressed. I'll keep working on the recipe.

I made 1 container and put them in the fridge and the other container is in the freezer.

I can't wait to go for a run tomorrow. I'm not expecting to be able to run far, just excited to stretch my legs out a bit. Another busy day ahead of me, but I'm ready for it! Don't forget about my giveaway. You have until Wednesday.