Back to the grind

Good morning,

Just ran a little over a mile just to keep the legs active and the training going. Woke up with hardly any soreness, thanks to keeping a heat pack on my lower back all night :) Can't stop, I have 5 more races this year!! My main focus is the philly half in November and to beat my time from last year. 

Good morning soreness

Just woke up and my body aches everywhere :( I can tell I was not prepared for this run plus wearing a totally different brand of sneakers than I'm use to didn't help. I also have a blood blister under one of my toe nails...I'll save you the visual lol!! For me no matter how many people I pass on that run and no matter how many people pass me, I cross that finish line for me. The motivation comes deep within. Yes I achieved it!! Enjoy your day and let's get back out there!

Great Race

Finished the race with a time of 2:11:17

Quiet morning and pre-race jitters

Fueling up and stretching out, 2 hours until race time :)

Pre-race dinner

Staying at residents inn has afforded me to cook my own dinner. This will help with optimal running and no intestinal issues!!!

Great pre-race meal:

2 servings of brown rice pasta

2 servings of rotisserie chicken

Serving of broccoli

Serving of Pasta Sauce

The reality is setting in

Less than 24 hours away till my second half marathon. Picked up my number and shirt!! Here's hoping for great weather and a great run!!

Chickpea And Vegetable Quinoa

1 Can of Chickpeas
1 Cup of Quinoa
1 Cup of Broccoli Crowns
1/2 Cup of Chopped Red Pepper
1/2 Cup of Chopped Green Pepper
1/2 Cup of Chopped Onions
2 Cups of Water

Mix quinoa and water in saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add onion and bring to simmer on low for 15 mins. While waiting boil drained and rinsed chickpeas separately for 5 mins to help de shell chickpeas. In a frying pan cook peppers, broccoli, and de shelled chickpeas until crunchy. Once ready mix together and serve.

Serves 4