I’m in full Marine Corps Marathon prep mode.
There’s a detailed list (that’s a little dirty – it’s been living in the kitchen!) and I’ve started laying everything out in our extra room.
Also, I’m prepping my body with food and beverages.
Lunch was a delicious panini creation.
White cheddar, provolone, spinach and blueberry preserves on ciabatta. Kettle chips, raspberries and carrots on the side.
I picked up a kombucha on the way back to work. Probiotics and antioxidants galore!
And dinner tonight was heavy on the carbs!
Greek-style quinoa (yes, I am addicted to quinoa). I cooked the quinoa with vegetable broth, chickpeas, onions, kalamata olives, spinach, sundried tomatoes, garlic and parsley. I topped it with Greek yogurt. Shocker. Sooo delicious.
Let’s talk about today’s workouts. I took Sullie out for a very easy, very slow three miles before work this morning. My legs felt great. The only bad part of the run was the insane humidity. I am so happy that this weather will be gone by this weekend. It is not enjoyable.
I went to a hot vinyasa class at Y2 tonight with the intention of taking it easy. I was disillusioned. There is no taking it easy in Celeste’s classes. Her flows are so challenging and it didn’t help that I positioned myself directly in front of a heater. I seriously thought I was going to spontaneously combust. I came home and chugged Gatorade. Hydration!!! I thought I was going to go to one more yoga class on Friday morning but I’m second guessing that decision now. I might just incorporate more pre-race rest.
I’m off to work on my marathon playlist (Anyone want to see it when I’m done? I will post it if y’all do.) and forage in the kitchen for dessert.
Bring on the playlist! I’m a huge huge music person!! I had power songs every hour on my marathon! Let’s you know to gear up for the next round of 60 minutes! Would love to hear some new music!
Good luck on the weekend with your marathon, I look forward to reading about it. Please post your play list, I am always trying to find new music to run too.
Please post your song list! I love your blog!
Yes I would love to see the playlist when you are finished! I am so proud of you!!!! You are going to rock that marathon!
Yes please! I’d like to see your playlist! I’m so excited for you, you are going to be awesome this weekend!!
i would like to see it also! i am running a half marathon in december, and contemplating doing a full one in march! i will definitely need some inspiration along the way! thanks!
POST the PLAYLIST! 🙂 I love seeing what other runners use as pump-up songs!
I am so excited for you Jen! My fingers are crossed that you have a great race! You’ve done everything right so far 🙂 That finish line is so close!
Love the quinoa combo! 🙂
So excited to hear about the marathon!!
You must share your playlist! I can’t believe the race is just 2 days away! I am so excited for you! You’re going be fabulous!
Thanks Ashley – once I post this playlist you might be the only one who gets it! 😉 Not your typical workout tunes!
i lay all my stuff out before a race too. makes it harder to forget something and then you have less to stress about. good luck!
Wishing you a happy + successful marathon! 🙂
Am just know discovering this blog. Thanks for your motivation & dedication to living a healthy lifestyle.
I have a question about the greek style quinoa recipe. You cook all together? Like with the water to boil the quinoa? For how long? I have never tried quinoa but very much want to..just not sure how to cook it!
Thanks!
Maureen