Good news– marathon training is now official! I am all signed up for the Houston marathon, via the Multiple Schlerosis Foundation. Because I joined at the last minute, I only have a week to raise my funds, and am hoping for a minimum of $500.
If you would like to support me, here’s the link to my page- even $5 or $10 will help me reach this goal. I mentioned before that my dad has MS, so this cause is important to me.
With only six weeks until the marathon (yikes!), here’s my training workout recap:
Monday: 20 mile run (9 minute pace)
Tuesday: teach spin (1 hour) + weights
Wednesday: 30 minute spin + 30 minute elliptical (quads were too sore from the hilly 20 to attempt a run!)
Thursday: 7 run with 4 at 7:20 pace
Friday: Off
Saturday: 10 run (8:45 pace) + teach spin (1 hour)
Sunday: weights circuit + easy 3 run
Next week is the TriGirl half marathon, so I’m going to run mostly easy miles this week for a mini taper.
I was sent a box of biPro whey protein samples this week, and have been adding them to my oats and even did some baking experiments using almond meal. I really like the neutral flavor, especially because I never drink protein powder straight up. Unflavored also means no sugars or other additions thrown in, which I appreciate. I don’t use a lot of protein powder, but I like this one better than the flavored options I reviewed a few months ago. They also included a handful of recipes, and I’m curious to try the rice pizza dough this week.
Here’s our menu for the week:
Monday: Polenta Pizza
Tuesday: Salmon, roasted root vegetables and this beautiful kale salad with lemon dressing
Wedneday: Asian Noodle Salad
Thursday: Black bean and corn enchiladas
Friday: Homemade pizza (with Bipro’s rice flour crust)
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Dinner out or leftovers
I am not a fan of store bought enchilada sauce, and struggled to find a natural one that avoided high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and preservatives. When I don’t have time to mix up homemade sauce (such as Candy’s amazing pumpkin enchilada sauce), I combine plain, organic yogurt with salsa (recipe). It’s easy and delicious.
I look forward to reading your menu plans. Also, check back tomorrow for the start of a fun virtual run series!
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Good luck with your fundraising! The good thing about your marathon only being 6 weeks away is that you don’t have months of it staring at you on the calendar.
Let me know how the polenta pizza turns out. It sounds yummy!
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6 weeks! Yikes that will come up fast through this busy time of year!
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Good luck! You are a running machine!
The menu looks good this week. I missed out last week but hope to have a post up this week in a few hours.
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You’re gonna kick but Laura! I’m trying to plan more and even did eggplant parm..sans breadcrumbs last night! Traveling for work tomorrow doesn’t help
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I am excited for you and your upcoming marathon! I’ll be cheering for you from over here, and living vicariously through you. (I was thrilled to run 3 pain-free miles a couple days ago though!) I haven’t made that enchilada sauce in a long time–I think I might have to remedy that! (Thanks for including the link.)
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I am thrilled to hear that you signed up!!!! You are going to do just fine, I know it
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WAhoo for marathon training! This week is my last week without being on a structured plan. The following week I officially start training for BOSTONNNN! Good luck in your training.
Congrats on signing up for a marathon. I officially start training for BOSTON next week! eekkk… this is my last week of freedom! Good luck in your training.
Oh, my! I think I need to get my workout in now.
Good luck at the marathon!
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Wahoo! You are going for it! I knew you would
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It’s going to be great- and you are almost there! Way to pull the trigger after most of the work is done
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oh my goodness gracious! i just died over that polenta pizza!! yum! i have to make that!! thanks for the awesome idea!! spa <3
Thanks so much for posting my Polenta Pizza! Hope you enjoy it and that it gives you some good fuel for all of your crazy races.
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I’m also doin’ enchiladas – with homemade sauce, too! hate canned. every once in awhile I’ll get mrs. renfros green salsa and mix it with a little sour cream for green enchiladas
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6 weeks! Yikes is right! You’re going to be amazing. I’m off to check out the pumpkin enchilada sauce.
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Asian noodle salad sounds good, and so do the roasted vegetables.
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