I haven't really wanted to write lately because I thought I might vent some things that I shouldn't. I'm glad now that I didn't because it would have only perpetuated the issue. An interesting thing struck me as I was talking to David this weekend, I LOVE TO LEARN. Truly it's why I enjoy a challenging job, it's why I keep finding reasons to make this injury ok, it's why I do random things like acupuncture or raw food or the whole host of random things I drag D into frequently.
I want a lot out of life...and I think there isn't a darn thing wrong with that...I just have to learn a few more things to make the journey a little smoother. Anyhow this is to say that once again I've learned from what started out as a rough weekend and I'm awfully lucky to have each of you to inspire me in so many ways to continue growing as a person....a person who can now ride a bike for a whole 25 minutes.
RACES
It's official David wants to do a Half Marathon. He is officially training and to say I'm
horribly jealous is an understatement...but proud well that meter has gone off the charts!! I can now run 1 mile in the morning and 1 mile at night, but no more.So we will both be signing up for the Des Moines 1/2 marathon in October and then for KimPossible's birthday I am officially headed to Vegas Rock N Roll. I believe by December I won't be rushing the healing process and I will really enjoy another full marathon...so let's finish 2009 with bang!! I know a number of you are considering it...Bobbi??
UNCOOKED ADVENTURES
Remember the $12 food bill last week...well I'm still eating it and heading out of town for work, so no groceries this week!! I am having so much fun with new recipes lately!! I made this huge salad with spinach, avocado, salsa and broccoli...David was salivating over it!! Yesterday I was ready to be creative...
Zucchini noodles: Made just using my very awesome vegetable peeler
Sauce: 1/2 avocado, tomatoes, water, oregano, parsely, onion, Foods Alive Hemp Oil
Cauliflower Soup: Ok I had this huge head of cauliflower and couldn't figure out what to do with it, so I found a recipe and wasn't sure how it would turn out I mean uncooked?!! I also didn't have the exact ingredients so I did my own version: 1/3 head cauliflower, 2 celery stalks, almonds, 1/2 avocado, garlic, onion, Newmans Organic Extra Virgin olive oil, Foods Alive High Ligan, sea salt, pepper.....
I tried it without the nuts and yuck, added the nuts and it was better. I was amazed at how creamy it is since nothing was baked!! It's ok, but not fantastic. So serving it up with some garlic flax crackers helped and I'll be finding things to add to it each time I eat it. Like tomorrow I plan on trying it with this new Multi Grain Rice from Annie Chun's!
I now have Ani Phyo's raw food recipes book from the library, so when I get done travelin this week I hope to think of some new goodies!-------------------------------------
Gratitude Journal
June 21
I am grateful for a fantastic dad
I am grateful for a great father's day together
I am grateful for all the dad's who take time for their kids
I am grateful for what my grandfather taught my dad and me
I am grateful for the man David's father raised him to be
15 comments:
Oooh, the Vegas 1/2 marathon is the weekend before my birthday! Hmmm. :)
So glad you're coming to Vegas!
yayy!!! so glad you signed up for races!!
YAY!! I'm so glad you're coming to DSM for the half!! :)
That is so exciting about you guys training together. THat's one of my life dreams. haha. : )
Oh man now you got me!!! LOL!!! I might be in;)
The new layout is looking really good! Sounds like you have some good races planned. Congrats to the hubs for going for his first half!
Very cool that David want to do a half! You guys are going to have so much fun. I love zucchini, never thought of making a noodle out of it, very creative.
That's great you inspired him to do a half!! More fun with a training buddy. Las Vegas will be fun too. So many fun ways to celebrate there ;)
I ran the vegas half, my first half marathon, actually. It's a fun time!
Everyone is getting so creative in the kitchen lately. I'm still so boring. Once training is over, I'm going to try whipping up some new stuff.
Excellent! Just take it slow and don't push yourself before you are ready and I'm sure you'll be fine for October!
Vegas sounds like fun, and well done inspiring D to now do a HM!
I did the Vegas full and LOVED it. Some of my friends werent too pleased with the course and the lack of spectators, but I found it enjoyable. I'm still thinking about doing the 1/2 this year, but cant figure it out yet ...
Sounds like a great race calendar for the fall!
Are you/do you two run together?
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