Kevin Bacon & The Kardashians

Wednesday: Rest Day
Thursday a.m.: 5 mile treadmill run

Last night HTB and I had planned on going to the gym for some good ole cardio.

But then I got home and we ate dinner (leftover Enchilada soup - yum!) and we were so comfy watching the Liverpool v. Arsenal soccer game...I just didn't want to go back out.

So, we skipped the gym, but told ourselves we had to get the cardio in today instead. Today was going to be our rest day this week, so it's not really a big deal to flip flop the days. Sometimes it's just nice to stay in and cuddle on the couch.

Via

 We ended up watching the second episode of The Following.

It was recommended by a friend and I describe it as the lovechild of 24 and Dexter - 2 of my favorite shows.

And who doesn't like Kevin Bacon?

It has a scary movie feel to it and I probably shouldn't watch it right before bed. But I do.

So far so good, I'm interested to see how the next couple of episodes are.

This morning was a boring 5 mile run on the treadmill. Thank goodness for US Weekly to keep me entertained! I'm a little behind, but got somewhat caught up on the latest with all of the Teen Moms, Kardashians, the Royal baby and Taylor Swift's relationships.

On tap for tonight: Ping pong with dear friends. Yes!

Spring Marathon Announcement

Tuesday p.m. workout: weights

We hit the gym last night for another weight workout and boy are my arms sore today!

Thank you, ActivTrax!

If you print out your workout, this is what they look like. Most of the time I just enter my on my phone to save the paper. #reducereuserecycle

You can go back and look at it online or on your phone though too, which is how I snagged this nifty jpeg to post!

So, on my run last weekend I think I came up with my spring marathon plan.

The plan:

Don't run a marathon.

At least not a full one.

In order to not stress and enjoy this happy time in  my life I am only going to run a half marathon (or possibly 2).

I will still run some high mileage (can't leave Maureen alone on her quest to train for Boston!), but at least I wont' have the pressure of HAVING to get a few 20 milers in. If I miss a long run, no big deal!

So, that's it. The spring no marathon plan.

Two Recipe Tuesday

Monday workout: 2.5 mile treadmill run
Tuesday a.m workout: 3 mile treadmill run

Monday night's workout was short and sweet. I just wanted to get a little cardio in, but I was also STARVING after work. So, 2.5 miles it was! Easy peasy.

Tuesday morning I got another 3 miles in.  I am really trying to balance out my cardio/running with my weights. I think I've made progress in the last week!

We've been trying some new recipes at our house! I try to make at least one thing new each week, but sometimes I am not very successful. 

HTB loves ground meat. Luckily he doesn't care if it's beef, turkey, chicken or buffalo. So I substitute chicken and turkey 99% of the time. And of course he's Irish so he loves Shepherd's Pie.

Once again, Skinny Taste did not let me down!

I made this recipe Sunday evening while HTB did a little work. (He worked Sunday I worked Saturday - boo!)

Ground turkey, veggies and seasoning simmering away

 It took a little more time than I would prefer for a week night dinner, but it was perfect for a Sunday. Of course I didn't take any after pictures, so here is the one from the ST website.

I wasn't anticpating liking it much, but it was really tasty!

Sunday morning we also tried a new recipe for Banana Pancakes. I'd been wanting to try  them since hearing about them from  Jen.

The ingredients could not be simpler: 2 eggs and 1 banana.

Via

They cook very quickly (bonus for after workout breakfast!), so be careful not to burn them. We really enjoyed them and will make them again. I think my bananas could have been a tad bit riper to make it them easier to mash. I only had a fork to mash them with, but if they had been mashed a little smoother I think they would have cooked a little more evenly. I may have had the stove on a little too high as well.

But even with them not turning out perfect, they tasted amazing!

Have you tried any new recipes lately?

Weekend Workout Wrapup

Friday p.m. workout: weights
Saturday workout: 12 mile run outside
Sunday workout: weights

What a productive weekend!

It might be a little sad, but I really enjoy our Friday night gym dates. It makes me feel good going into the weekend and we still have time for dinner, wine, movie, etc.

Saturday morning I headed to running club, and I am so glad I did! I hadn't been in a few weeks so of course it was great to see everyone. I planned on doing 8 miles (which turned into 8.5) but ended up doing 12 miles! That's the farthest I have run since Running Advent (12 on 12/12/12)!

I planned to get 8 miles in, but Maureen needed 12 (she's training for Boston!). I was too nervous at the beginning of the run to commit to the miles with her, but we convinced her to do the first 8 with us. It was an out and back route, so doing 8 with us then 4 alone is much better than doing 4 out with us then 8 on her own after we turn around.

When we returned to the store I was still feeling really good so I told Maureen I would continue on the last four miles with her. I am glad I did. It was nice to have time running just the two of us and it felt good to get some double digit miles in.

I had to work for a few hours on Saturday. Boo.

We also moved a carload of my stuff from my apartment to the house.

It's not a ton - but a good start!

Sunday afternoon we hit the gym again for a weight work out.

The weights seem to be getting a little more difficult for me which is good!

I'm glad ActivTrax didn't start too aggressively, but it's also nice to see the workouts increasing in difficulty.

I think a decision has been made about a spring race.

Stay tuned!

What workouts did you get in this weekend?

Happy Friday!

Friday a.m. workout: 4 miles on treadmill

So we didn't make it to the gym after dinner with our friends last night, but that's OK.

We had a great time and spending time with good friends is more important.

Replacing smoke detectors is also important. 

Especially when they have been waking you up 5-6 times a night for 3 nights.

Did you know you should replace smoke detectors every 7-10 years?

So, after dinner we replaced all 6 smoke detectors in the house.

Now we are nice and safe. And not so sleep deprived.

This morning I got to the gym for some cardio.

4 miles on the treadmill!

The time really flew by since I had my morning work out buddy to chat with.

 

I also had a nice little surprise when jumping on the scale today. I guess the weight training is working! 

We have a date night at the gym planned for tonight. Maybe we'll manage to squeeze a movie or something fun in too.

Enjoy your weekend!

Success!

Wednesday workout: Weights, 1 mile run

I was quite impressed with myself last night.

After wedding dress shopping and froyo eating date with Sarah, I headed straight for the gym.

Woohoo!

 I got my weight workout in then jumped on the treadmill while waiting for HTB to finish his workout. I only got a mile, in but it's still a mile!

I've been doing really well with the weights, but I need to work on the running. Here is what my month has looked like so far:

 

I like that ActivTrax gives you this view. It makes me not feel so bad slacking on the running since there are lots of days filled in with workouts.

After the gym we came home and had the Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup that had been cooking all day.

Yum!

Perfect after a long cold day!

There was enough for both of us to take some for lunch today and we put the rest in the freezer to reheat later (maybe this weekend?)

I think the dress has been decided on! I just have to make the official commitment of purchasing it! It takes me a while to commit to big purchases.

I'm hoping to get some cardio in tonight after dinner with friends!

Slacker B

Oh, what a slacker I am.

I seriously need to figure out running and lifting TOGETHER.

Maybe tonight I can sit down and write out a plan.

I was hoping to run at least another 3 miles last night (I did 3.1 yesterday morning), but it just didn't happen. Too many errands that needed to get done.

However, I did get dinner ready to go in the crock pot this morning. It's a little chilly here these days (single digits, negative with wind chill factor), so it felt right to make some soup. 

I'm hoping mine tastes as delicious as this looks.

Skinnytaste hasn't let me down yet! So many great healthy recipes!

I do have a gym bag packed for this evening. Hopefully after I am finished running around with Sarah tonight I'll have tome time to burn a few calories! But if not, that's OK too!