Monday, July 7, 2014

Week 7, Monday, and meal prepping failure

Today is the start of week 7 of my 20 week half marathon training plan.  This week begins 5 runs a week vs. the 4 that I've gotten used to doing.  It's wild to think that two months ago, I was averaging 6 miles a week, and now my weekly mileage will now be 20+ miles per week.  I think often of places that are 20 miles away from my house, and how I could run there over the course of a week.  Examples:
  • From my front door to my favorite winery in CT is 15.74 miles.  I could run there, and get started on my way home, in one week's runs.
  • From my front door to Bradley International Airport is 20.17 miles.  I could run and get on a plane with no belongings in a week.
  • From my front door to my friend Nicole's apartment in Santa Monica CA, is 2912 miles.  It would only take me 146 weeks to run there!
Right, you get it, I'm excited about running a lot more. I have my first 5k race coming up this Saturday.  My friend Tracy (who is an incredible inspiration!) will also be running, but she is at like a 6:30 minute mile, while I'm at 8:47... so we plan to meet up after!  I'm aiming for a 26:30 minute time, but I'll honestly be happy with whatever.  My parents are out of town this weekend, so I'll be going by myself, unless I can drag the boyfriend with me (it's at 8 am...).

Today is not only the start of week 7 but it is also Monday.  I loathe Mondays.  I've concluded that there is nothing worse than setting your alarm for Monday morning on Sunday night.  It makes me sad and grumpy, especially after a long weekend.  I spent the weekend down in Old Lyme at boyfriend's beach house.  It was fun, but we didn't really get any alone time.  It was also his birthday on Saturday, and as a gift I got him.... a... SKYDIVING package! It's been on my bucket list for a long while, so when he mentioned a few weeks ago that he'd like to go, I jumped all over it (ha! Jumped! See what I did there?).
 
Course map for the 5K this weekend, it's through a rose garden!


View from my bedroom at the beach this weekend :)

Also this week I am trying to get a grasp on "meal prepping".  Not something I do often, but with how busy my schedule has been lately, I feel like I'm eating out way too often and probably not making the smartest choices.  I need to really start taking some time once a week and plan out meals rather than think last minute about what to make.  I always end up unsatisfied!

 Shout out to my loyal reader Kristin Kendall on her 26th birthday tomorrow!!!! Love ya!

 What does your week look like in terms of runs? How many? How many miles? Any races?

 Have you ever been skydiving? What was it like?

 Any suggestions for quick, easy, vegetarian meals that are delicious?
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2 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 8, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    That's a lot of running! A lot of days filled with running! Good luck on your new schedule!

    And please keep us informed about your meal-prepping, because I always tell myself I should do it, and then don't. Ever. It's basically the only spontaneity I have in my life so I may as well keep it. hah.

    Good luck on your race this Saturday! I'm sure you'll do well.


    Vegetarian meals: Sometimes I am terribly boring and am fully satisfied pulling a bunch of random veggies out of the fridge and sautéing them in butter (or avocado oil, or coconut oil, OR all three, whoa). Adding a ton of spices and herbs keeps it from being bland, and it's usually ready in 10 minutes. Can't really go wrong there!

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  2. UnknownJuly 9, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Vegetarian meal.... Very similar to Kelsey. I roast 3 pans of mixed veggies with a sprinkling of olive oil, salt and pepper and pack them up for 3-4 meals! If I'm feeling crazy I make some pasta, shrimp and pesto and mix it all up :) An easy summer "salad" to prep is roasted eggplant cubes, chick peas and feta cheese with squeezed lemon.

    For quick work week snacks or breakfasts, I keep tupperwares ready with sliced fruit, nuts, and chia seeds to add to a pack of oatmeal or greek yogurt. Also, I prep ziplocks of veggies(bell peppers, snappeas, carrots) and bring a hummus or 100 calorie guacamole packs and leave them in the work refrigerator.

    My lazy meal prepping = Trader Joe's pre-made salads and a bottle of light salad dressing. Cheaper than meals out and easy to grab when I'm having a busy week and would otherwise binge snack when I get home and put off cooking a meal.

    Thanks for the bday shoutout! You're my favorite :)

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