Savory Running

While I was pregnant with each of my boys, I became so dedicated to eating that my life literally revolved around the dinner table.  I luckily didn't gain that much weight, as I prefer fresh foods, and I stayed healthy throughout, but when I got hungry, I needed to eat immediately.  I was utterly desperate for food.

My back hurts looking at this picture.  I was 36 weeks along.  Owen came 2.5 weeks later.

Yesterday a friend of mine asked if I were pregnant again.  She was stunned by how much I eat, while not gaining any weight.

Baby weight gone... ;)

 No way!  I am not pregnant.  I am training for another marathon and my body handles the training the same way I handled growing two baby boys in my belly, like a veracious dinosaur.

Don't mess with a hungry running Mama!

Here's yesterday's diet:

Pre-Run Snack - A banana and glass of orange juice.  This is my go to pre-run snack.  If I run anything longer than 7 miles, I may add a Cliff Bar to the mix.

Breakfast - I had white tea with whole grain flour crepes with fresh strawberries piled high.  I also had a small smoothie with strawberries, pineapple, a half a banana, apple juice, and one scoop of protein powder.

Morning snack - two small slices of whole grain bread made with sunflower and flax seeds with hummus and tomatoes. 

Lunch - a large spinach salad with toasted almonds, cranberries, feta, and honey vinaigrette.  I threw on a hard boiled egg for good measure.

Afternoon snack - chocolate mousse with almonds sprinkled on top.  I made it fresh the day before and therefore controlled the amount of sugar and I used only high quality dark chocolate.  An hour later I had an Asian pear with a very small handful of trail mix consisting of nuts, cranberries, and goji berries.  Sprouts Market had this mix on sale last week for $4.99lb!

Dinner - plank salmon with steamed fresh veggies, a glass of milk and an Easy Street. 

I don't know if I eat too much or too little.  I eat when I am hungry.  Yes, I indulge here and there.  I love cupcakes and cookies and chocolate mousse leaves me in a state of pure bliss.  Tofu stir fry, grilled salmon, protein smoothies, eggs, spiced quinoa with apples, pinhead oatmeal with cranberry compote, pork tenderloin, veggie laced lasagna, and open face sandwiches with roast beef, avocado, and hummus are ridiculously good.  How else should I feed a T-Rex in training? 


What are your favorite foods while training?
How do you stave off that hunger?
I'd love to hear your recipes!

~Roadburner

Colfax Marathon Training Week 3

Sometimes you have to indulge.  I've seen infinite signs, cups, posters, etc... that read, "I run so I can eat!"  I don't run to eat.  I just like food and running keeps my extravagance a secret. 

I ran with a friend yesterday, which is my favorite way to push through a long run.  It would have been a LONG 8 miles without her.  We were both a bit sluggish and I was so proud not to be alone in my lethargy.  My Yasso 800s left me sore from the day before, but it was really my new pilates routine that kicked my tush.  Anyway, I somehow picked an 8 mile route that was completely uphill.  I understand that doesn't seem possible, especially on a loop, but trust me it is!  Out of 8 miles, 5.5 of those were uphill, climbing between 3-6% grades. 

I also bought a new pair of barefoot trainers the day before and the store said they would let me try them out on trails instead of a treadmill if I returned them within 24 hours if they didn't work.  I knew this was a bad idea before I started, but I didn't listen to my inner wisdom.  Instead, I ended up with a beautiful blister that made residence next to my big toe. 

After our run, we sat on the sidewalk and rested for a few and while I know she returned home to do an Insanity workout, I did not.  First, I lazily watched my husband make lunch.  For those of you that are used to their husbands or wives cooking for them, this doesn't seem like a worthy treat, but I relish the opportunity to be served.  Next, I took a 20 minute nap, and when dinner rolled around, we headed to Red Lobster where I ate my weight in butter and arthropods. 

I ran 24 miles this week, completed 3 yoga/pilates workouts, and chased after two ridiculously energetic preschoolers.  When I see a good meal and the chance to relax, I'll take it.  Lord knows, I'll be dreaming of pizza, beer, and a long nap on my next 10 miler!