Music Monday: Beggin for Thread

Artist: Banks
Title: Beggin for Thread
Fave Line: (please excuse the poor grammar) "Sometimes I got edges that scratch, and sometimes I don't got a filter"

Miles Logged: 3.0

Two Workouts, One Day

I feel like a true athlete today. I worked out TWICE today! I don't think I have done that before. Ever. 

The company I work for encourages its employees to be healthy, and offers exercise classes throughout the day for employees to take. I went to a new yoga class today for Vinyasa yoga. It was apparently also a power yoga class. I rarely go to a yoga class and didn't realize that power yoga is a euphemism for the hardest workout you'll ever have. It was fantastic though. My arms shook, my legs quivered, I was dripping sweat (this was not a hot yoga class either), but I was also energized and impressed that I made it through the entire hour without crapping out. I will definitely go to this one again.

As well, I went for a run this evening after getting home. I made sure to bring my phone to capture that terrifying snake I've been seeing. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I did not see that effer. So instead, I took a picture of the spectacular sunset for you. How lucky am I, to see this EVERY DAY (and I do, I have been at the beach for sunset every day this week)? I really just can't get enough of it. 

It's no snake, but it's quite beautiful

Thank goodness for the two workouts because I ate at least 6 pieces of pizza today, no lie. Mid morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner. Maybe I worked off 3 of them?

Miles logged: 3.25

Today is a 2 post day! Shocking!

I figured that I couldn't let today's run go by without sharing it with my readers. I saw that damn snake again (or another one, but I can't tell the difference). Only this time it was the business end. And it scared the ever living shit out of me. I screamed at the top of my lungs like Ben Stiller in "There's Something About Mary," only a little less painful.

Thankfully the wind was blowing hard and carried my cries away with it. I'm going to carry my phone next time so you can see how terrifying the snake is with your own eyes.

Miles logged: 3.25

Careful Runners

We've all made bad decisions for our commitment to our sport. Mine usually involves running while I'm hungover. But let's all take a moment to reflect on the dangers of running on a road with a posted 55 mph speed limit, with no shoulder or sidewalk. Unfortunately, this runner was hit by a car while running on a road that was not meant for pedestrians, at sunset, when the sun is in your eyes and you can't see anything.

Please be careful out there, it's dangerous!

Miles logged: 3.25

Music Monday: Budapest

Artist: George Ezra
Title: Budapest
Fave Line: "And baby if you hold me, then all of this will go away"

Miles Logged: 0.0

Trying my Best

I haven't been running or blogging much lately; I sound like a broken record. Ever since we moved out to California, I've had a hard time getting into my groove. I've been loving running out here in the perfect weather with the beautiful scenery, I just haven't been able to get a routine going. I've got a lot on my plate both at work and at home and it makes it tough to squeeze it all in. It's 8pm, and I'm just sitting down for dinner while I type this blog. I worked all day, stopped at the grocery store, drove 45 minutes home, walked the dog, ran, and finally showered before inhaling an egg salad sandwich. It's been a long day!

Thanks to daylight savings, I was able to get all of that accomplished before it became pitch dark outside. And good thing, considering I came across a snake on the trail we usually run in the dark. I have no idea what kind of snake it was, but about 18 inches of it (tail end) was sticking out of a bush. I nearly stepped on it, but once I saw it, I yelled (which was so helpful) and careened out of the way. This is the place where I regularly walk Eddie, so we'll no longer be doing that!

I haven't signed up for or run any races since we've moved out here, and I think I need to. This is normally half marathon season for me and I haven't run one since October. Time to get something on the calendar. Any suggestions?

Miles logged: 3.0

Music Monday: What Kind of Man

Artist: Florence + the Machine
Title: What Kind of Man
Fave Line: "You inspired a fire of emotion"

Miles logged: 0.0

Garbage in, Garbage Out

I'm sure you've heard the saying, "Garbage in, Garbage out." It can apply to many aspects of our lives, but is especially true when it comes to being an athlete. If you do not put the right things in your body, the right foods for fuel, your performance will suffer. This is why my long run last week wasn't really a long run, as my legs felt like logs from my wine tasting spree.

Today though, was much better. I asked for a long run and my body came through for me. I wanted to reward it with an afternoon of brunch and mimosas, but instead came home and made myself this salad with a glass of coconut water. It was super easy and a delicious post run meal, so here's how I made it.

Ingredient list:
1 Head organic baby green leaf lettuce from my bi-weekly produce box.
1/4 Bacon avocado. It does not taste like bacon at all and is purely vegetarian. Picked a couple up at the Farmer's market a few weeks ago and they are finally getting ripe!
4 Organic radishes, both red and purple varieties. Also from my produce box.
1 Handful of grape tomatoes
1 Sprinkle of feta cheese
1/2 cup pre-cooked peeled deveined shrimp from Trader Joe's. So easy, just take out of the freezer and thaw. If you do not have a Trader Joe's near where you live, move. There is no substitute and your live will immediately become better once you can go to one on a regular basis.
Fresh cracked pepper
A drizzle of jalapeno infused olive oil
A drizzle of lemon white balsamic vinegar

Miles logged: 9.0