Weekly Menu Planning 10/7

As I head out to run (and hopefully not freeze) marathon #20 I am already thinking about food. Such a busy weekend that the planning has taken a step aside, but luckily I have a good start.  I am starting small with only dinner (breakfast tends to be the same and lunch is usually leftovers) and add in snack planning as I go. 
Last week was good, we stuck to the plan even when I would forget, it was nice to have things written down to look back on.

 

DINNER
SUNDAY
Pizza: HM brown rice crust with veggies (yes a repeat but great post race food)
MONDAY
Dinner out for Indian
TUESDAY
Almond Butter on Spelt bread (quick dinner before running)
Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Roasted veggies, potatoes and beets, ?
THURSDAY
Southwest Spaghetti Squash
FRIDAY
Dinner out for UofM Homecoming
SATURDAY
Dinner at a friend's wedding































 


Snack Ideas: Homemade pumpkin granola, almond milk yogurt, veggies & hummus, ProBar (look for a giveaway coming soon!), fruit
Yikes writing that out made me realize we are eating out a lot! I figure post marathon week I can indulge a little more, right?!

 Check out what others are planning and link up with Laura and Jill who are hosting a weekly menu planning link up every Sunday.

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 7, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Have a great race!! Pizza is a great post-race meal, especially when you pair it with a nice IPA :)

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  2. fancy nancyOctober 7, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Have a great race!!! You earned a few nights out!!

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  3. Mommy Run FastOctober 7, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Go get that race today! Can't wait to hear about it. Enjoy your Indian food this week, yum!

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  4. UnknownOctober 7, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    You guys are doing great with this, I told laura I might be better off planning dinner and lunch over breakfast with our crazy schedules.

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  5. LetsTalkAndWalkOctober 7, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    have a great race! i need to start menu planning. maybe i will start with breakfasts. that should be fairly easy and something i can stick to.

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  6. JenelleOctober 7, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Spelt bread? Sounds delicious! Do you make it on your own or buy it?

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    1. Coach JenOctober 18, 2012 at 8:44 AM

      I've been buying it from Trader Joe's, pretty good but dense.

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  7. Mindy BobeOctober 7, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Looks like a great menu! Can't wait to hear all about #20!!!

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  8. Kyria @ Travel SpotOctober 7, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Marathon days are the perfect day for pizza! I want to hear your recipe for the homemade pumpkin granola!

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  9. UnknownOctober 7, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Pizza is my favorite post race meal! Can't wait to indulge in a couple of weeks!

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  10. UnknownOctober 7, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    yummy snack ideas! (:
    itsaharleyyylife.com

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  11. jillconyersOctober 8, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Hope your race went well! The Southwest Spaghetti Squash looks yummy!

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