Say What You Need To Say: Nice Little Saturday

Today was a rather domestically productive Saturday.

It began like every Saturday should, waking up with the sun and eating a bowl of oatmeal.

Whipped Banana Apple Oats with Vanilla Chobani, Pear Granola, Almond Butter

Over breakfast, I contemplated what I would do as far as a workout. You see, I REALLY wanted to do a long run outside but it was the temps weren't even above freezing so that was out. Then I thought I would go to the gym for a spin class and hope it warmed up later in the day for me to get in a run. The more I thought out that plan the more I realized if I wait until later to run, I probably won't (I'm definitely more of a morning runner) and I'd rather go to the gym tomorrow morning for Body Pump.

Eventually I decided to do a long run but in the basement on my treadmill.

I have a 10 mile race next weekend and to be honest, I feel very unprepared. With the craziness of life these days, I haven't done much training for it. Today, I knew I needed to get in one good solid long run in order to feel "mentally" prepared for this race next weekend.

10 miles in 1:23min. That is 7 minutes faster than the pace group I placed myself in. I know the miles aren't what's keeping me from feeling prepared, it's the elements. I have VERY little outdoor or any kind of train runs. I still run every single day but just in the comforts of my own home. I know next weekend is going to be different but at least I know I can comfortably do 10 miles and at a good pace. I should be okay. Right?

Afterwards, I got cleaned up and Toly and I set out to run a bunch of errands.

Lunch was eaten during this but sadly, I forgot my camera. You'll just have to envision the Grilled Shrimp Salad I had.

When we got home, we spent hours doing some decorating and more unpacking. The house is looking so fantastic. We put together a book shelf, hung some pictures and did some more organizing. I can't wait to do a house tour soon.

I wasn't hungry in the least all afternoon and eventually hunger stuck around 7pm when I decided to start dinner.

Trader Joe's Cioppino over a bed of spinach

This came together in less than 10 min. I put together a salad and poured some merlot and this was one restaurant quality meal that took no time at all.