Hey friends and happy Friday!!!  How are you doing this morning??  Just popping into give you a quick update on the week and say hello!  These past two weeks have been crazy busy with studying for my program but I am seriously loving it!!

I’ve had to do some pretty fun labs, and I’m required to take selfies! 🙂

All in a days work, right?  The weather is supposed to be absolutely 100% gorgeous here this weekend and while I would SOOO love to spend a significant amount of time outside enjoying the pool and walking Bernie I have got to study study study.  I’m really trying to stay laser focused on my nutrition course work because we are trying to cram  A LOT into a little amount of time.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!!! (It’s the official first day of the summer solstice and Father’s Day!!)

Five Things I Ate:

• Cucumbers topped with tuna and dijon topped with a fresh, juicy, summery tomato 🙂

• Smoothie bowls…the BEST after my morning run!

• Dinner cooked by Brian…on the table waiting when I walked in the door!! What a nice thing to comeo home to, right?  Roasted potatoes, grilled zucchini and grilled chicken.

• Shrimp bowl with Thai-style sauce.  I have been playing around and experimenting with this sauce for a while and I can’t wait to share it with you 🙂  This bowl had Jasmine rice on the bottom, steamed zucchini and carrots in the middle, shrimp and then the Thai sauce.

• Sauteed kale, sprouted brown rice and quinoa blend, steamed spinach, grilled salmon with rosemary and orange zest (the best combo!).

Five Workouts:

• Taught Bodypump
• Yoga
• Running for marathon training (this is taking the place of some of the variety of my workouts)
• Walking the dog
• Stretching (yep, I’m counting it just so I have 5!!)

I wanted to use this space as a place to recap my marathon training…so here is a look at week 1 and 2

Marathon Training Week 1

How did it feel?

This week my legs felt a little heavier than I expected.  I think this was partly due to teaching two Bodypump classes back to back and partly due to the weather warming up.  Either way, it wasn’t a big deal and I know my runs will continue to get stronger with training!  I felt a little dizzy during my early morning runs, so I think I need to attempt to eat something prior.

Original Schedule:

• Monday:  Cross Training
• Tuesday:  5 miles
• Wednesday:  off
• Thursday:  5 miles
• Friday:  3 miles
• Saturday:  Cross Training
• Sunday:  off

What I actually did:

• Monday:  Cross Training (Taught Bodypump)
• Tuesday:  Cross Training (Taught Bodypump–subbed a class)
• Wednesday:  5 miles
• Thursday:  5 miles
• Friday:  Tabata class
• Saturday:  off
• Sunday:  off

Podcasts I listened to:

• The Chalene Show #91 and #92 Pt. 1 and 2 The Art of Saying No
• Balanced Bites #63:  Dizziness, Adrenal Fatigue, HCG Diet

Marathon Training Week 2

How did it feel?

I realize that I really need to get into a better stretching routine after attending a yoga class on Wednesday that was dedicated to hips.  MAN am I tight!  I started doing a better job of stretching after my Thursday and Friday runs 🙂  ANother weird thing is that I have been feeling dizzy while running about half way through despite trying to eat a little something before.  I think it may be dehydration since it is so dry out here so I will bring a water bottle with me next week.  I have been averaging around 8:30/8:45 pace which feels comfortable.  I realize that with 20 more miles to go on my training plan getting the miles logged is way more important than having a speedy pace.

Original Schedule:

• Monday:  Cross Training
• Tuesday:  5 miles
• Wednesday:  off
• Thursday:  6 miles
• Friday:  3 miles
• Saturday:  Cross Training
• Sunday:  off

What I actually did:

• Monday:  Cross Training (Taught Bodypump)
• Tuesday:  5 miles
• Wednesday:  yoga
• Thursday:  6 miles
• Friday:  3 miles, abs
• Saturday:  ?
• Sunday:  ?

Podcasts I listened to:

• Ancestral RDs:  How to Become a Real Food RD Part 2 (I had already listened to part 1 a month ago.)

Five Things Making Me Happy:

• Pearl Izumi Running Shorts

I was gifted this pair of shorts a while back, but then the weather got cold so I was NOT running outside in little shorts.  Now, the morning weather is about 60 degrees which is perfect weather for shorts and a tank while running.  I gave these shorts a try and love them!  They have a little compression spandex inside a looser short, so they don’t ride up at all or cause chaffing 🙂

• The Bachelorette

Loving this new season!  So much drama…as always, but can we talk about the date that they had auditioning and performing in a Broadway musical!?  Ummmm sign me up please!

• Actually staring my RD program

I still feel like I need to be pinched.  I really cannot believe that I am actually in my program.  I am loving what I am studying and while it’s hard work and time consuming it is going to be so worth it!! PS:  I plan on writing a post recapping what program I’m in, what pre-reqs I took, etc.  If you have any specific questions let me know!

• Fitbloggin next weekend!

I feel like I haven’t even been able to get THAT excited because there has been so much going on everywhere in my life right now.  That being said, I am very excited to learn and meet other bloggers!  Anyone else going!?

• Do at the Zoo!

Last night, Brian and I had the opportunity to attend the Denver Zoo’s fundraiser event “Do at the Zoo.”

It was such a last minute thing and I originally had lots of studying on the agenda, but when the opportunity came up I knew I needed to be a little spontaneous and accept the invite.  Such a fun way to spend the evening 🙂

Posts I Have Loved:

• Gut Health, Stress and Digestion Dr. Libby
• Got Digestive Problems? Take it Easy on Veggies Chris Kresser
• How I Fueled for my Marathon Pretty Little Grub
• Low FODMAP Paleo Meal Ideas for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Paleo Running Momma
• Maple Sunflower Seed Butter The Lean Green Bean
• 4th of July Outfit Ideas Her Heart and Soul

Your Turn:

• Share something about your week or weekend plans with me!! 🙂