We're gonna get ya!

Yes we girls know you will try, but the girls are totally out training you!! (hehehehe)

recovering

I've been waiting to post until I had gotten back into a good routine and had something motivating to say. I'm still waiting. After the 'war zone' was cleared up and the parks opened back up I got a couple runs in. Then I started to get sick. My energy level was low but I kept pushing through. Well, I've now spent 3 days sick in bed. I'm feeling better today so hopefully this week I can get back out there.

It's one month from today that I fly over there. I'm hoping I can keep up training the 3 weeks I'm there prior to the race. Part of the time I'm staying with a friend who lives in Manhattan. My goal is to run in Central Park and across the Brooklyn Bridge. I'll also be spending some time at Patterson. Any suggestions on where to run there, Ben?

Butt time

Hey everyone

The countdown is on... It's exciting to hear the training everyone's doing. Don't forget about the bike part of the race. I know that Gnat's been on her seat putting in miles, but I'm trying to remind myself to get into the saddle. For me the toughest part of riding is not the aerobic part, it's just getting my butt used to the seat. The mistake I've made in the past is to focus too much on the running: I'm trying to get some time on the bike just to toughen up the glutes.

Just a thought.

Another yummy recipe from Runners World

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SPICY SALMON LETTUCE

A protein-packed recovery meal that's light on the stomach

Image by Joseph De Leo

PUBLISHED 09/10/2007 As a child, Cora learned to cook in her family's Greek restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi, and discovered affinities between Greek and southern cuisines, such as braising meat and emphasizing fresh ingredients like corn, tomatoes, and watermelon. "This lower-carb version of a classic Greek gyro, where I substitute lettuce for a pita, is one of my favorite postrun meals because it's satisfying but still light and fresh," says Cora, who lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her partner and two young sons. A daily exerciser, Cora studied exercise physiology, biology, and nutrition in college before attending the Culinary Institute of America.

5 4-ounce salmon fillets (can also use halibut, snapper, branzino)
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to brush the fish
Juice of two limes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 head butter lettuce
1 head radicchio
1 tomato, diced
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup prepared tzatziki (in yogurt section of your supermarket) (or click on the link)
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Preheat grill to 400°F. In 13- by 9-inch baking dish, combine olive oil, lime juice, and spices. Add fillets and turn them so every side is coated with marinade. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

Form lettuce cups by gently separating the heads of butter lettuce and radicchio. Line a whole leaf of butter lettuce with radicchio.

Brush fillets with olive oil before placing them on the grill. Cook until they begin to turn opaque on top (cooking time will vary, depending on thickness of fillets). Fish should be firm to the touch, flaking easily.

Flake a generous amount of fish into each lettuce cup, or cut the fish into small chunks and place them in each cup. Top with tomato and onion. Drizzle with tzatziki, then garnish with scallions. To eat, use a knife and fork, or eat it like a taco (a bit messier). Serves four.

Calories: 350
Fat: 22 g
Carbs: 9 g
Protein: 31 g

Training Plan starts soon

Just a reminder of the login name and password
Username: Getyourrunin
Password: PS8318wt

The plan starts June 13 with a rest day. The next day is a 3 mile run. Be sure to look over the schedule and adjust it to fit your needs.

Memories

This was the first Muddy Buddy--in Richmond, 2007.  Nat was a great friend and agreed to take a trip to do the MB and go camp at Va Beach for a few days.  

At the last minute, after we picked up our race packets, we went next door to Old Navy and bought these costumes.  They consist of straw hats, overall/mini-dresses, hot pink tanks (trust me on this one, they were hot pink) and then a stop at WalMart for our sheriff's pins and bike decoration.  

The whole wild-west sheriff thing just developed from what we found cheap.  Maybe it was the hat that finally decided it. 

We did the race as team Jewel Nation, in honor of our usual threesome of Jules, Nat and Shonda.  It was awesome.  I'm excited to be doing the MB this year in a different park-with a different trail.  I loved Richmond, but after doing it twice (and the second time with no free beer!) I'm ready for something different (with free beer).






 

Notice the beautiful black stallion riding on the handlebars....

We were supposed to be riding the really nice yellow mountain bike in the background.  But we had last minute mechanicals that we couldn't fix, and were stuck with the old nag in blue.  Thankfully we figured it out before the race, because, if I recall correctly, one of the mechanical issues was something like brakes not working, or the wheel falling off, or some such thing.  

I am placing my trust in Natalie this year that she has David double check everything before our departure!  But we'll bring the stallion along, just in case.

It's June First!

We are getting close to the start of our official Muddy Buddy training. How is everyone doing so far? This Thursday is the last of my first round of sessions with Jolene (my personal trainer, in case you forgot) I'm going to sign up for six more sessions. Thursday we are working on legs again. Plyometrics this time. I'll let you know how it goes.
I ran 3 miles on the treadmill at the gym after lifting today. BORING!!!! I forget how hard it is to do that. Although if you have access to one, Ben, it might help with your shin splints.
Friday night Will and I are attending our first meeting with the Columbus Laotian Cong.




Saturday morning Shonda and I are going to be able to run together for the first time in a long time. Maybe next week, Shonda, I can bring my bike up and we can run and ride.





I'm thinking of running 6 miles on Sunday. Anyone interested??







P.S. Will and I are officially on the Theocratic Ministry School in the Laotian Cong.