Part One: Scenic Sunday:
Well, it's Memphis is May, that means rain, and lots of it. I got lucky to find a spot of time to go for a run around the pond at my appartment complex. I know, not very adventurous but it was exciting for two reasons.
One: the turtles. The pond is crawling with turtles of all shapes and sizes and I love to watch them swim around while I run.
And the second reason it was such a good run: It was my first time using my Garmin Forerunner 110 to its full capacity and I love it! Plus: I BROKE 10 MINS PER MILE!
The circled bits are the running portions, and LOOK AT IT! I broke 10 minutes per mile! That's one goal checked off the goals list! WOO!
Part Two: The Week's Fare:
Since it's Sunday, that means its the weeks cooking night. This week, I've decided to make something that it hearty, but still healthy and reminds me of home. Plus it uses a lot of my take from the farmer's market.
Since it's Sunday, that means its the weeks cooking night. This week, I've decided to make something that it hearty, but still healthy and reminds me of home. Plus it uses a lot of my take from the farmer's market.
Italian Marinated Baked Chicken
3lbs of frozen chicken breast or chicken tenderloin
1 bottle of your favorite Italian dressing
1. To marinate the chicken, combine frozen chicken breast and Italian dressing in a resealable plastic bag. Place in a shallow dish and refrigerate to thaw overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Place thawed and marinated chicken in a shallow baking dish, either lightly greased, or with a small layer of marinade. Bake for about an hour until juices run clear.
Serves 6
Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Baby Red Potatoes
1 pint raw brussel sprouts cleaned and halved
1 lb baby red potatoes cleaned and quartered
3 tbs olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Toss the brussel sprouts, potatoes oil salt and pepper to coat in a resealable plastic bag or a large bowl.
3. Layer the mixture on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for an hour, turning half way through.
Serves 6
This hearty meal will feed me for the whole week, but would be great for a large family as well. Despite how some people feel about starchy potatoes, they really are healthy for you in moderation. Root vegetables contain tons of vitamins and minerals that other veggies don't have. They may be very calorie laden, but when prepared correctly, they are quite good for you.
Part Three: An Anniversary
Today is the one year anniversary of my first half marathon. Not being there makes me feel a little guilty, but also reminds me that I did that once and I'm going to do it again. I miss home, and I miss the city of Pittsburgh. I know all of my friends in the 'Burgh who were running today did well, and I wish I could have been there. Someday I will return and run the whole marathon.
I am and always will be a Runner of Steel!
Serves 6
This hearty meal will feed me for the whole week, but would be great for a large family as well. Despite how some people feel about starchy potatoes, they really are healthy for you in moderation. Root vegetables contain tons of vitamins and minerals that other veggies don't have. They may be very calorie laden, but when prepared correctly, they are quite good for you.
Part Three: An Anniversary
Today is the one year anniversary of my first half marathon. Not being there makes me feel a little guilty, but also reminds me that I did that once and I'm going to do it again. I miss home, and I miss the city of Pittsburgh. I know all of my friends in the 'Burgh who were running today did well, and I wish I could have been there. Someday I will return and run the whole marathon.
I am and always will be a Runner of Steel!
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