I swear I didn’t forget this is a running and healthy living blog 🙂
Oh yeah — back to business, as I promised. Better late than never, right?
The run streak continues with a 5 mile run this evening post work.
Workout of the Day: Â 5 mile progressive run on the ol’ tread.
I know I have been getting much better about getting my patute outside and pounding the pavement for these runs, but as I mentioned earlier today Denver got it’s first real snow (and FREEZING cold temps). Â While I am getting over my fear of running in the dark, I am not over my fear of running over ice and snow.
I started the run at an easy pace for me (6.2), and kept pushing it up as I felt comfortable and ended about 7.3 I believe. Â I finished the run in just under 46 minutes, which is fine by me.
I didn’t  have much planned for this run, just to run by feel…but added an extra mile because I have a treat waiting for me when I finished.
That’s right…Zach and I deserved another small pistachio cake, so I got us one. Â If I eat half the cake tonight (to be fair it’s only a 4 inch cake), the extra mile TOTALLY covers that, right?
Thanks, I thought so too.
POTM Update
With tonight’s 5 mile run, I’m square at 80.5 for the month of November, leaving 19.5 miles to go. Â While that seems super manageable, ski season is hitting, so my little legs need to be ready at a minutes notice to hit the slopes…which may take away my weekend miles.
Let’s just say I’m not complaining 🙂
Dinner
While I wouldn’t be complaining if it were, tonight wasn’t completely about running and treats. Â We did have some amazing, healthy eats prepared with love from the hubs since I worked late and had to run post work…
Stuffed acorn squash and grilled chicken. Â Ummm….hello perfect.
Question of the Night: Zach added bacon and brown sugar to the squash. Â Is there anything that bacon does NOT make better in the world? Honestly?
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