Let’s get this vacations going…

 

Two weeks without work started today.  This staycation was kicked off right with a 3 mile run on the treadmill at the gym.  And if my diabolical plan goes well, I will be back on track for my half marathon by the end of the two weeks.  I’ve been pretty lazy the last few month about training and I can really tell.  I can measure it too, on the scale… 

I’m just as shocked as you Hector.

I also have dealt with annoying heel pain for the last 5 years off and on.  Of course it is worse with running but I’ve always pushed through.  Well the last couple of weeks I have literally wanted to cut my left foot off my body to make the pain go away.  I am seeing a podiatrist about it but he has me putting a cream on my heels 4 times per day and taking an anti-inflammatory twice daily and I can’t always remember to do those things and take my Alzheimer's medications.  I’m just wondering if there is maybe something more going on that heel spurs.

He really would, I don’t understand why he likes my feet so much.

 

On the way home this morning I was stuck behind a woman in a BMW driving at warp speed (18 mph) while talking on a cell phone.  Road rage could be a small problem that I have that is only brought about by other stupid drivers.  Really lady, lets be extremely rude and obnoxious while possibly causing a wreck.  GET OFF YOUR PHONE.  Just drive.  It can wait.  And if it can’t wait pull over!

She must have read these…

 

 

My salad made me feel better.  Too much avocado?  I didn’t think so.  And yes gold fish are a viable substitute for croutons.  Especially when you have a 2 year old who sits in your lap while eating and wants to pick at your food too.  Bingo bango, they pick the gold fish.  And don’t worry I topped that bad boy off with some ranch dressing.  It was delicious.  Probably not as nutritious that way, but defiantly delicious.

 

 

 

Here is to hoping that might foot doesn’t fall off in the morning…

Checking Out the Diet

 

The Run:

I was a little worried today about the ole foot after the last run where my it actually fell off my body, but it all turned out well. After decided upon Beastie Boys Radio on Pandora I was able to complete 4 miles on the treadmill in around 40:30, making for a 10:07 pace. After the run I hopped on the elliptical for 15 more minutes.  I’ve been trying to do more cardio.  We’ll see how long that lasts…

Consider me a Brass Monkey Junkie

The Crap:

I decided that if I was going to follow the diet outlined in “Racing Weight”  I should probably try some the suggested foods in order to increase my odds of success.  So I bought some different Kashi cereals to try since they are high in Protein and other goodness.

Neither cereal is bad, but the Toasted Berry Crumble definitely beats out the Honey Almond Flax.  I enjoy cereal that is sweet and its definitely the sweeter of the two.  Don’t get me wrong they both taste “healthy”, I wasn’t expecting fruit loops, but they both exceeded expectations.

These are one of my favorite pre-run meals, usually morning runs,are never heavy in my gut and don’t leave an after-taste.  They don’t taste like an energy bar and they are all organic.  And there is a wide variety of flavors.  I’ve yet to taste one that I don’t like.  Carrot Cake is an especial favorite of mine!!!

Yeah, me too.

This is my first attempt at protein powder.  And since I’m a cheapskate I went with the cheapest that Wally World had to offer.  But this new diet calls for more protein than I usually take in so I had to get it somewhere.  It will do for now.  Not to gritty, but I also mixed it with more liquid than called for to keep it from being real thick.

Yes, it does say wide mouth. Keep your comments to yourself.

Don’t be jealous of my Ball jar for a glass.  You know you will be looking for one now to be just like me.

And in case you were wondering, here was my dinner for tonight.

Lots of green. Broccoli, romaine, mushrooms, tomato, onion, and a whole avocado.  I’m not sure if a whole avocado is good for you.  But if it’s wrong, then I don’t want to be right.  I could bathe in avocado daily, is that wrong too?

I hope to try some more foods listed in “Racing Weight” in the next week or so as I plan to start around October 18th ish.  But if most of the food go as well as the above listed we are looking at a good run here.

What are your feelings on avocado?