Sunrise Saturday Run

It’s Saturday!!  Another beautiful sunny day.  The temps here in Detroit have dropped slightly.  The sun doesn’t rise until after 6am – Fall is coming :(  This is the time I know I have to take advantage of warm and sunny weather. 

 

I ran 6 miles this morning!  I took a different route today because there is a new path along the main freeway near my house. 

“Carmen” Garmin said I burned 585 calories.  I don’t trust her without my heart rate monitor strap.  I am going to assume 20% less, which equates to burning about 468 calories.  I’ll take it!  Looking at my splits, I obviously walked a bit of mile 4-5. 

Split	Time	Distance	Avg Pace	Best Pace	Calories
1	0:08:53	1	8:53	7:54	99
2	0:09:16	1	9:16	8:15	99
3	0:09:03	1	9:03	7:10	100
4	0:09:10	1	9:10	8:04	99
5	0:11:05	1	11:06	7:30	87
6	0:09:18	1	9:18	8:04	100
7	0:00:06	0.01	11:53	8:56	1
Summary	0:56:54	6.01	9:28	7:10	585

 

 

I wish there was a way to copy the elevation chart to this post – there were some decent inclines and declines on the path and the entire route today. 

Although I am not training for any runs (yet) this fall, it still feels good to get out and run as if it were a training run.  I may do a 5K or 10K in October, just cause it’s a fun run.

 

Have a great Saturday, friends!!  What are you up to this weekend??!

Pasta Monday

We made it thru Monday!!  I shouldn’t say that like I dread Monday’s.  I’m just glad it’s over

 

Breakfast was yummy!  I am very much into egg white veggie scrambles lately.  Today’s included tomatoes and red pepper, along with a Sandwich Thin with Almond Butter and banana. 

 

Luckily, breakfast kept me full for hours because I ate a late lunch.  Sorry for the lack of lunch photos lately.  Since starting my new job, I’ve been going out a lot and am not quite comfortable, YET, with photographing my food.  My co-workers will learn my ways eventually!!

 

I just wasn’t feeling a workout after work today, so I ran errands and did laundry instead. 

Then made a super quick dinner of steamed broccoli and Smart One’s Chicken Carbonara.  Sometimes that’s all I have the energy for. 

 

What is your go-to quick dinner?

E.L.T.

Enter: Sunday Morning.  Despite the scary dream/nightmare that woke me up in cold sweats and scared out of my mind that someone was in my house and going to attack me, I still managed to get a good 8+ hours of sleep! 

A morning outdoor run was in order.

 

After. 4 miles

There was a slight mist, amongst the 100% humidity.  Close enough to running in the rain.  I averaged about 9 minute miles and felt good and steady the entire time.  Even with the massive 1/2 mile uphill climb at 2.5 miles in. 

 

I arrived home and did 20 push-ups (as part of a daily routine) plus some bicep curls and tricep dips, and called it a day.

 

Post-workout breakfast was an E.L.T.  Egg. Lettuce. Tomato.  On a Sandwich Thin.

 

    

I then quickly got ready and headed out for an afternoon Detroit Tiger’s game!  My first game all year, I was stoked!  Tigers beat Cleveland by a landslide – we left before the game was over so I don’t even know the final score….although I just looked it up and it was 8-1. 

    

 

After the game, we grabbed a bite to eat at a local brewery called the Detroit Beer Co.  The food is always amazing and the beer is even better!  I feel like I’m turning into quite the lush on Sunday’s.  Sunday Funday as they call it in Chicago   

 

“Black and White” Black Bean Asiago Dip

 

Split: “The Lunch Pail” 

Sliced lean turkey, sage and garlic meatloaf sandwich served on sliced ciabatta bread and topped with bbq sauce, Fontina cheese and onion straws. 

I’m so glad we split cause it was heavy and way too much food! I hope your Sunday was fabulous as well!!

A “Sweet” Day in Chicago

I just love Chicago!  It’s a fun, safe, huge city, where there are limitless things to do and see. 

 

I arrived for the Healthy Living Summit one day early to hang out with one of my best friends, whom, of course, I do not see often enough.  She is originally from Detroit and moved to Chicago with her (now) fiancé about 4 years ago.

Carla and me

 

We decided to take the Architectural Boat Tour.  It left from Navy Pier.  I heard great things about the one-hour boat ride tour.  Shoreline surely did not disappoint!

       The “Willis” Tower

 

 

It was literally 95* outside – we were sweating our booties off walking around Navy Pier!  So…we decided to stop in Charlie’s Ale House for a refreshment!

 

Goose Island 312 – Urban Wheat Ale

Straight from Chicago. Hit the spot!

 

We continued walking along the river, until we came upon Michigan Avenue.  Carla said there was a great new restaurant called Sweetwater.  Apparently it’s a favorite with the locals and one may wait up to an hour at any given time. 

 

35 minutes and one drink later we were seated streetside, just in time to watch the sun set.  Remember, Thursday night is the new Friday

 

After chatting and chatting for hours ever, we finally decided to order dinner. 

 

SESAME AHI TUNA WRAP – asian lettuce blend, carrot, daikon, scallion,
crispy wontons, sesame seeds, chinoise dressing

It was OUT OF THIS WORLD!  Highly recommended, if you enjoy ahi tuna. 

Sweetwater is located at 225 N. Michigan Avenue (at South Water), Chicago, IL 60601

 

More posts to come from Chicago…Frito Lay Tour and the Healthy Living Summit!

In Raw Form

I would imagine by now you are tired of me saying “I need more veggies in my life”.  Well, I do Being on the go, eating out, traveling, etc. has put a dent in my veggie consumption.  I only blame myself for ordering non-veg filled items.  That’s besides the point.  I will still complain.

 

So, early this morning I hit the Detroit Farmer’s Market, otherwise called Eastern Market.  It was unusually not crowded today. 

New sign at my favorite breakfast spot.

 

 

 

I could not resist the fresh mozzarella!  Notice the “Made THIS morning!” note.

Basil

Broccoli, Green Onion, Zucchini

   Best. Pickles. EVER.

After the market, I arrived home to make “brunch”. 

 

Scrambled egg whites with red bell pepper, tomatoes and fresh basil. 

Leftover steak bites plus homemade zucchini bread from my friend!

 

     

At the market, I also bought a HUGE head of Organic Romaine for only $1.  Great deal!  I made a veggie-packed salad with fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes fresh out of the garden (friend’s garden – not mine).  A little red wine vinegar and spritz of oil is all it needed. 

   

Baked Zucchini Fries on the side.  Courtesy of Health.com.  With a side of Ranch.

 

 

I now feel satisfied with veggies My body will start to like me again.  I hope!  Have a great weekend friends!!