Marathon Mom

I almost decided not to menu plan during the holidays but I probably need it more now, so linking up with Jill and Laura .  Sunday Pumpkin Egg Nog pancakes Monday- Christmas Eve Quinoa Mac N Cheese (plus food from the ILs that I won’t be able to eat) Tuesday- Christmas GF Veggie Lasagna, GF Garlic Rolls, Salad, Pumpkin Pie Wednesday Chickpea & Spinach Curry Thursday Run Night- Sandwich and fruit Friday Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai Saturday ?? Dinner Out or Leftovers The holidays wouldn't be complete without more cookie baking. I have always loved these cookies my grandmother made but have stayed away the past few years due to my dietary issues until now. I am so happy to have adapted them to our needs! Ready to make cookies Cutting them out= the best part! Date/ Nut Filled Cookies The result of a toddler cuttin...

Weekly Chase How did I finish off August and begin September... It has been a crazy week and I still feel behind! Goal #1 Half Marathon on Saturday, finish feeling like I pushed with all I had and hopefully a PR My time goals: A) 1:37 B) 1:35 C) 1:30 Nope, a hamstring issue kept me from the race I hoped Goal #2 Find a new pair of running shoes. I've worn the same shoes for years and the new model is awful! Maybe, kind of like the Brooks but need to re-evaluate once the leg is better Goal #3 Make weekly to do lists starting today and plan school, work, workouts and family time. Pretty good, still a few thing left to do. Goal #4 Workouts Mon: PM: Strength, ? Swim Nope, some abs and a walk instead Tues: AM: Spin Class PM: Run Yes Wed: AM: Speed Run PM: Strength Yes   Thurs: AM: Spin Class PM: Run Boot Camp in am and pm Run Fri: AM: Run PM: Bike or Swim Yes Sat: AM: Half Marathon PM: Strength Yes Sun: AM: Run or Bike Actually both Goal...

Weekly Chase As great as I did last week there is a lot left undone. I am lacking some motivation and have a tough time starting stuff right now (or following through when it gets boring). I get frustrated when things get overwhelming and tend to not do much at these times. This is unfortunately a frequent occurrence at the start of a semester which was last Monday. I need to find my pattern and get back into the swing of the school/ work combo. How was last week?... Goal #1 Workouts... Mon: AM: Bike PM: Strength - No bike but a walk Tues: AM: Boot Camp PM: Run -  Yes Wed: AM: Speed Run PM: Strength - Yes Thurs: AM: Boot Camp PM: Run - Yes Fri: AM: Run PM: Strength or Bike or Pilates - Am: strength PM: Speed work Sat: AM: Run PM: Swim- No swim Sun: AM: Long Run- 21.6 Miles in 3:05:30 Goal #2 Eating: Stick with planned meals and limit the birthday treats and drinks. Pretty good only 2 meals out, stuck with meal plans but a little extra wine involved Goal ...

Weekly Chase How did I do last week... Goal #1 Plan and stick with workouts and other work/school tasks, pretty caught up on work stuff and only skipped one workout due to leg issues subbed in pilates for a run. Goal #2 Only snack when I am hungry and stick with healthy choices. Much better, only one or two days that I can remember with over snacking when I truly wasn't hungry. Goal #3 Finally have a good race at the Half- A: 1:40 B: 1:37 C: 1:35 Besides the time goal I want to finish feeling like I gave it my all. I ran my A goal, but felt like I should have continued to push more. Now for this week... Goal #1 Workouts... Mon: AM: Bike PM: Strength Tues: AM: Boot Camp PM: Run Wed: AM: Speed Run PM: Strength Thurs: AM: Boot Camp PM: Run Fri: AM: Run PM: Strength or Bike or Pilates Sat: AM: Run PM: Swim Sun: AM: Long Run Goal #2 Eating: Stick with planned meals and limit the birthday treats and drinks. Goal #3 Lay out my semester schedule for both ...

Weekly Chase How did I do last week? Goal #1 Boot Camp goal for the week is to eat more leafy greens (at least 2 servings daily). I am on a salad kick right now so thins shouldn't be too hard. I did fine but worse then then at home when I ate salad lunch daily. Goal #2 Plan meals and snacks, this will be important as I return to work this week. I don't want to get in the quick food habit again. Meals good, snacks need work! Goal #3 Plan my workouts and stick with them: Speedwork and Hill run, boot camp and strength. Got them all in, with a little switching of days! Goal #4 Spend at least 30 min each day focusing on what my daughter wants to do. Not so great, we made it to the park a couple times, read books and colored but I need to be better on days I have a lot I need to get done. Now for this week... Goal #1 Plan and stick with workouts and other work/school tasks...Time for daily to do lists. Mon: Strength Tues: AM Boot Camp PM: Run Wed: AM Spee...

Weekly Chase How did I do last week? Goal #1 Register to take NASM CPT exam. Nope, well I tried and I guess I am missing some clearance code that I can't get until next week when the office opens Goal #2 Cook at least 1 new meal this week. Yes, actually 2 new things the 1st was enchiladas (recipe below) and 2nd Zucchini noodle bake Goal #3 Swim at least once. That fell apart, my plan was to swim this morning but I woke up with a headache and needed more sleep. Goal #4 Drink 100+ ounces of water daily. Yes, did great! My days ranged from 108-120oz Goals for this week... Goal #1 Boot Camp goal for the week is to eat more leafy greens (at least 2 servings daily). I am on a salad kick right now so thins shouldn't be too hard. Goal #2 Plan meals and snacks, this will be important as I return to work this week. I don't want to get in the quick food habit again. Goal #3 Plan my workouts and stick with them: Speedwork and Hill run, boot camp and strength. M...

I just found this great weekly goal setting link up from Melissa at Live, Love, & Run and I love the idea. Set at least 1 goal a week and then check back in on Monday, what a great way to hold yourself accountable and see what others are doing as well. Goal #1 Register to take NASM CPT exam. I keep pushing this off and had hoped to have this done a few weeks ago. Now is the time, once I schedule it I know I will have a deadline. Goal #2 Cook at least 1 new meal this week. Our CSA is providing us a lot of great vegetables that are beginning to pile up so time to make use of the squash. Along with this I will track my food to see where I am. Goal #3 Swim at least once, I was getting into this habit but have slacked off and need to add it back in. Goal #4 Drink 100+ ounces of water daily. This morning at Boot Camp we decided that for the month of August to set weekly goals for the group so this week it is to drink close to body weight in water. What are your week...