Remember how I came clean about marathon training and said that I would use blogging to keep myself accountable to my workouts?
Well here’s the plan for the week:
Monday: 30 Day Shred Level 1 + 30 minutes cardio
Tuesday: 4 mile run with Nicole
Wednesday: 30 Day Shred Level 1 + 30 minutes cardio
Thursday: Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot 8K
Friday: No More Trouble Zones
Saturday: 20 mile run (YIKES!)
Sunday: Off
This morning I rose very early…way earlier than the sun. Can you guess how early? 4:30 am. Yes, I have to get up that early if I’m going to be at work by 8 am because my commute is over an hour. You’ve probably heard that already but I want to avoid the “What? are you crazy?”s. I go to bed super early to make up for it…think great grandma early.
I did the 30 day shred as planned. I headed downstairs to the dreadmill, which is actually a life saver right now so I shouldn’t abuse it with such language. I was going to do an easy three mile run but after taking one step my left leg started screaming at me…the side of my quad near the back is not happy with me today. I instead opted for the stationery bike, which I don’t think I’ve used in over a year. I did about 6.75 miles in thirty minutes.
At that point I was more than ready for a shower and breakfast.
Now that dairy is back in my life in full force I was ready to embrace my favorite use for Laughing Cow cheese this morning.
One piece of Ezekiel toasted
Laughing Cow swiss cheese
smoked salmon
microwaved egg, with salt and pepper
baked pears with cinnamon and nutmeg
Microwaves make the best eggs. I kid you not. Look how perfect my egg looks. It tasted perfect too. Well almost. I like mine a little more runny.
For egg perfection, spray a ramekin with oil or non-stick spray. Crack and egg in the ramekin and top with salt and pepper. Cover with a paper towel (learned this the hard way) and nuke for 40 seconds, less if you like your egg a little runny.
Here’s to a short work week and the promise of yummy food on Thursday! 
I learned how to make microwave eggs at the bagel shop I worked at and I totally agree. Microwave eggs are the best. I love babybel cheese and wilted baby spinach on mine. YUM.
I’m glad someone agrees! They cook so perfectly and effortlessly in the microwave. I love spinach and eggs too.
Well done! I’m always tempted to run through injuries which is the WORST thing you can do, but sometimes you just want to keep going! You are setting a great example. Not to mention by getting up so early to fit in the training run! If you can do it with that schedule, we can all manage to do it, right?! I find that sometimes the busier you are and the more you have on your schedule, the more you can fit in.
Trust me, there was no way I could run this morning without whimpering. I didn’t want to freak out the woman beside me on the treadmill.
My 4:30 wake up is a must with these dark evenings. Unless I have someone to work out with, I just can’t get motivated to workout when it’s dark at night. For some reason the dark mornings don’t affect me in the same way.
Can’t wait to try the paper towel tip for microwaved eggs (I usually scramble them first and then throw them in the ramekin.) I’m running the SouthPark Turkey Trot too, it’ll be my first 8K. Congrats on your hard work in marathon training!
I’ve tried the scrambled version too. Either way works great! Good luck at the Turkey Trot!
Dreadmill. You make me laugh
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