Run, PT, Run

This morning was another bright and early morning. It actually wasn't bright outside (of course), it was pitch black outside. It was so cold (I know, I know, it's actually warm here) outside, too. I left my nice, warm bed with cuddly kittens and headed for the gym. I really, really wanted to run a 5k on the TM today. My knee wasn't going to have any part of it. I don't know if it was because I took yesterday off and I really do need to run everyday (I did do me PT, though). I think I may test this out this coming week.

I was able to run a full 2 miles. I took a 1/2 hour and did my PT, then decided that my knee was feeling a little better. I was thinking that maybe I could possibly run the rest (1.1 miles left). Nope only 1/2 mile was what my knee had left. It was done. That was fine, I had a ton of errands to run. I went to Target, the veterinary (just to pick up food), Petsmart, grocery store and the dry cleaners. I was so tired (2 hours after my workout was finished). I came home and ate a second small breakfast and relaxed with some coffee.

I only had a couple more things to do before I could fully relax for the rest of the day. I needed to prep the chicken, so I could throw it in the crock pot and we could eat some of it tonight. The spices I used this time were: basil, thyme, bay leaves, dill weed, poultry seasoning and salt and pepper. It smelled up the house all day. I was hungry all day long. I think I did pretty good with my snacks considering the house smelled like chicken all day.

The rest of the day was spent by the fire,

watching the kitties play,

and making dinner (just the last 1/2 hour). I made something I created myself. I'm not sure what I'll call it, but it was made of small shelled whole wheat pasta (cooked), chopped zucchini, pesto sauce, parm. cheese and italian bread crumbs all mixed together. I then poured it in a 8x8 glass pan and poured just a little more cheese on top and am currently baking it at 350 for 15-20 minutes. It smells so good, and I even have my veggies inside!

The buzzer is about to ding. I hope that everyone that is participating in the Disney marathon is having a great time!! Congrats to all of you!!

How many marathons have you participated in?

Relaxing Days and Great Food

Here I am working in the kitchen this morning. I was up and out of the house about 9am this morning to run some errands (before it got too hot). Today was another non-workout day. This is because I was so wiped out from yesterday's long day. I didn't want to push anything, especially since I have a race next weekend.


For breakfast, my wonderful husband decided to make me some pancakes. But, they weren't any old pancakes, they were blueberry (frozen), and blackberry (freshly picked) pancakes.

We topped them with freshly sliced bananas and maple syrup. They were so good, I went back for seconds. I had them with a cup of coffee. I could eat these everyday. I remember when I was younger and I could eat whatever I wanted and not gain a pound. I really miss those days.

After breakfast, I shredded some of that HUGE zucchini we got yesterday and made fresh zucchini bread. I can post the recipe if you'd like, just leave a comment.

Here it is all ready to go in the oven and bake for about 50 minutes until golden brown. This recipe made 2 loaves.

All ready to be eaten. It came out with a slight crunch to the top, and nice and soft on the inside. The perfect loaves!

For lunch, I made another smoothie. This time, I had some powder to put in the blender. It called for 1 1/2 cups of ice, 1 banana (trying to finish up my bruised bananas), 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla honey...loved it), the powder, and 1 cup of non fat milk. The powder had a chocolate flavor.

So good! It really helped to cool down on yet another hot summer afternoon. Don't worry, I made one for me and one for my husband.

For dinner, I had an open faced veggie hamburger with some left over pasta salad (from Friday). I think I would like to try the Garden Burger Veggie Burgers some time. I ate one once when I was younger and thought healthy stuff was nasty. I think it's time to try it once again.

Dessert was the other 1/2 of my vanilla honey Greek yogurt. I am so stuffed right now. I really need to relax with a nice cold bottle water and catch up on my DVR. I have to get ready for another long Monday at the gym.

What is your favorite smoothie to make? I prefer my berry smoothie.

How do you top your pancakes? I prefer just a small amount of butter, and maple syrup

What are your Monday workouts like?