Boy did that farina hold me over well. I didn’t leave for my run until 1pm and when I returned at 2 I was still barely hungry. And as I was finishing my Biochem paper I was so jittery with energy to go. When I played soccer in high school one day before a game my mom made me wagon wheels (white pasta) with some parmesan and butter. So basically just 100% starchy carbs. After the game that night my coach asked me what I had eaten because I was on fire with energy. So I continued to make that meal my pre-game fuel. This makes me think about whole grains vs. refined grains. I suppose they DO have a place in our diets – before a batch of activity. Refined grains are still real food – they are just missing pieces (bran, germ). I think I will eat this some more – esp. before my next 5K!
Run = Fun.
Other than the fact that I felt like a huge nerd with a calculator on my wrist that I kept checking, my run was awesome. It was a good one and really wore me out. The Garmin was SO COOL. I loved knowing my pace and the distance at any moment. It really was motivating. My favorite part was it beeped at me after each mile (“lap”) and told me how fast I had ran it. I can see now how important something like this would be for training and races!
Here are my stats (“Lap 7” was when I turned it on by accident during my cool down.) Interesting that my first mile was my slowest! I ran 6.1 miles in 55:32. My miles were pretty much right at 9 minutes each.
What made me mad though is how much my pace slowed on hills!! I was thinking “This isn’t fair because I am running uphill!!” But I found this cool graph in the software where you can chart grade vs. pace and HR
After my run I did a little Yummy Yoga with Polly!
I was craving yogurt for lunch and found some leftover kale.
I decided to have a big bowl of TJ’s greek and mix in PB2. Yum!!!! PB2 is awesome every way except as peanut butter! This was about a cup of yogurt, 2 tbsp PB2 (I accidentally dumped half the jar in and had to scoop it back in!!) and about 1/3 cup cereal.
The Aztec Crunchy Corn and Amaranth Cereal was awesome in it!!
Kale mountain.
And a Dakota Bun with butter
One thing worth mentioning about kale chips: when and how you wash them impacts their crunchiness. I washed these in my salad spinner JUST before baking them and they were less crunchy and needed more time than usual. It was because they were slightly wet. If you want crisper chips, wash and dry them in advance and store them in paper towel in the fridge and when you bake them they will be drier and crunchier. Just watch so they don’t burn too fast!
+ the last 7-Up and Cooking Light
Craving Sweets?
Erin at I Walk In This World is having a bake sale!! She is raising money to support her friend in a cancer walk. Here’s her post with all the details:
Pancake Spotting!
And there was an oatmeal pancake spotting over at Rhodeygirl’s blog. This is a sign that I NEED to make some more oatmeal pancakes again!!
Matt is napping and when he wakes up we’re going to run an errand together. I’ve got 2 things on my list that can wait until next week, so there’s no rush to get them done. Hopefully I can finish one this afternoon though.
Angie says
Wow- the graphs from the garmin are so cool! I’m not even really a runner (even though I’ve run one half-marathon and many 5ks in the past) but they make me want to run again! Thanks for continuing to motivate us.
JENNA says
your run sounds so refreshing!! *wishing I was out running not sitting in my cube*
megan says
i just saw pb2 in a store for the first time this week, but i was hesitant to try it. Maybe i should give it a shot!
your lunch looks great! How expensive is greek yogurt where you are? There is no trader joe’s near me so i can never get that kind 🙁
Erika says
Your snack looks delicious! I’d love to try that Aztec Corn Cereal!
Erika says
P.S. Just curious…what time do you usually eat bfast in the morning??
Susan says
Yay for garmins! I know they come with software, but I highly recommend using Sport Tracks ( http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/ ). It’s a bit more user friendly than what comes with the Garmins, and it allows you to track things such as weather, how many miles on your shoes, etc.
Not sure if you knew about this program yet, but it’s awesome!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
What a great run! I just got a similair system on my bike that shows total distance, current speed, avg. speed, etc. I totally get what your saying…I can’t help but stare at it.
Lunch looks delish. I need to try some PB2 in yogurt…or just try it in general!!
Enjoy your afternoon!
Kat says
What do you think about the accuracy in calories burned per mile and the discrepancy with your usual HRM statistics?
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
great run and lunch looks quite flavorful! 😉
rhodeygirl says
wowowow that bun looks AMAZING!
rhodeygirl says
oh and just reread- thanks for the shoutout!
Erin says
Thx for posting Kath!
Love the bowl, as usual. 🙂
Cool graphics from the Garmin!
Rachel says
Cool stats! I wonder if I had something like that, if it’d help me, or if I’d get too obsessed over it. Kinda thinking the latter, ha.
Danielle says
Those graphs are soo cool!
What kind of cereal is that it looks delicious!
Katherine says
Kath: How did you get those graphs? I have a Garmin, but have not been using it to its full potential!!!
I’m a little slow with technology 🙂 and my Garmin is actually not functioning properly right now…the enter button doesn’t work!!!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
My go-to pre game meal when I played college basketball was grape juice and Lucky Charms. Hello sugar!!! I wasn’t all conference for nothin’!
Lisa says
Ah, wagon wheels and parmesan. Go-to dinner for my busy momma!
I’ve got a friend who’s training for a triathlon – I’ll send her a link to this entry. She’d pee her pants in public for a Garmin, I bet.
VeggieGirl says
LOVE THE KALE MOUNTAIN!!
Hannah says
ohh CUTE bowl. it totally anthropologie. 🙂
Pearl says
Hi Kath, quick question- you’ve said before that you typically use 75 cals/ mile when running. The Garmin indicates around 100 though. Any thoughts as to why the hrm and Garmin readings would be different? Thanks!
haya (living and learning) says
re: “this isn’t fair”
if you train with more speedwork and hills, you won’t slow down going up as much.
Vanessa says
Cool graph!
Thanks for the kale tip 🙂
Kara says
It’s all so technical! I think I would be completely absorbed by all of the features.
Michelle Hisae says
Oh how I wish I had a Garmin! I had a Polar F4 once, but I returned it because it would flash 00 often. I found out that that is common, though. I just needed to moisten the band a little. Humph. Maybe now is the time to invest in one, seeing as how I’m always more active in the summer and my workouts vary more. Do you think the Garmin is worth the price?
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Thanks for the tip on the Kale, Kath!
Very cool graphs and charts to go with your run 🙂
skinnyrunner.com says
i tried kale chips once and burnt them. they were so gross that i threw them out… and the kale in my fridge!
K says
Thanks for all of the info on your Garmin and the Farnia!! I really appreciate your thoughts about things! PB2 mixed with Greek yogurt is one of the only reasons why I want to buy the jar – yum!
WEEKLY BITE says
Great looking lunch! I’m still debating about investing in a Garmin…
Nancy says
Was I spot on about the PB2 and TJ’s Greek, or what?!?!?! I’m glad that you tried it and liked it. Believe me, it’s gets so addictive. In fact, I think that I’m going to whip some up as a pre-bed snack. Oh, and I tried those kale chips after seeing it several weeks back. I’ve been hooked ever since. Thanks. – Nancy
Heather says
Wow, such technical information from the watch! Haha, I would spend hours just playing around with it.
Way to follow the hunger cues this afternoon! Looks so yummy! And I love all of the recent outdoor eating. It’s so nice to finally be able to enjoy the weather!
Lisa D says
I bet you are going to have lots more fun playing with your “calculator”. MMMMM…pb2 and greek yogurt sounds SO good!
Hangry Pants says
Is one of your errands sending me my very own Garmin? No. Oh okay. 😀
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
The nerd in me is completely fascinated by the Garmin stuff…and the exercise novice in me is a bit intimidated!
Sharon says
Oh wow, that is so awesome!
Heather says
Question about the kale chips… Do you eat them right away after you make them? Can you store them? If so, how do you do that? How long would they stay good?
Thanks!
FremontHotelCcasino says
Cool!
Lori says
Kath,
Have you seen the Domino pizza youtube video?? Apparently it was a domino in NC!!!!
I am grossed out but not shocked….
The Garmin is too cool!
sarah (ghost world) says
yay! love the nerdiness. the one thing my polar is missing is the ability to give me incline data — would be cool!
Kath says
megan ,
It’s still not cheap, but TJ’s is $2.99 per 16oz, I believe.
Erika ,
That totally depends on the day. Usually around 7:30, but on days when I don’t have to be somewhere it’s often closer to 8:30 or 9.
Kat + Pearl ,
I meant to address that. I trust my Polar’s HRM number over the Garmin, which I think someone said uses distance.
Katherine ,
Did you install the program?? They just popped right up.
Michelle Hisae,
If you’re a runner, yes. If you do more indoor gym work, no. I never bought one because I didn’t think the splits and stuff were that necessary for me as a casual runner, but now that I have one I love it.
Nancy ,
You were spot on!
Hangry Pants,
I wish 🙁
Heather ,
I have never saved any to see – but I bet they were still be crispy as long as you let them cool before packaging.
Lori ,
Eww I did see that video. I haven’t had Doms in years, so I hope I am safe!
Kath
Heather says
Do you think it would be best to refrigerate them? Thanks!
Kath says
Heather ,
No, I wouldn’t. Too much moisture.
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
I made kale chips from your recipe a couple of weeks ago – they are so interesting! They kind of shatter in your mouth…that’s literally the only way I can explain it – really cool, and delish!
Life.Art.MidnightSnacks. says
i am making my first batch of kale chips tonight- wish me luck!
Christine says
OH I never knew you had to make sure the kale was dry before putting them in the oven!! No wonder half the time I make them they are soggy instead of nice and crisp!!! Thanks so much for the tip!!
Jess says
Haha I have SO many nerdy Garmin things to talk about, but I will hold back a little. The auto lap feature is my favorite part, and my 1st mile is often slow as well. This is because the legs are just warming up. After I got my Garmin, I couldn’t believe how much the hills actually slow me down. My route has giant hills so my mile splits are all over the place. I’m actually a very consistent runner, but you wouldn’t know it from my Garmin splits!
Have fun! You will get to the point where you aren’t glancing at it constantly, don’t worry.