Howdy folks!
Right after I finished blogging, Matt and I went out on a big run. It was haaarible (as the northerners say 😉 ) I was dehydrated before we even left (and drank as much water as my stomach could hold), plus I was hot and my shorts were chafing me! We ran 2.4 miles to the Y, where I got some gulps of water, and then another 3.2 back home. Guf – glad that’s OVER! I always seem to have my worst runs with Matt too.
This lunch redeemed the day!!
Goat Cheese + Cilantro Pesto on a Flax Oat Bran Bun
Overripe pear
And a fantastic mish-mosh salad with leftover walnuts, cranberries, grilled eggplant, avocado, broccoli, cauliflour, capers, lemon, balsamic, honey and toasted croutons. Yum!
Now not only do I have lead feet, I have a bowling ball of salad in my belly!
We’re off to Davidson for Frolics and dinner at the Brickhouse!!
Weekly Bite says
I’m gonna have to try cilantro pesto soon!
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Lauren says
mmm, yummy salad!!
weight and meditate says
That goat cheese and cilantro pesto combo looks divine!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
I always have bad runs with my husband too! I think I’m just a solitary runner at heart…!
Brooke says
I can’t figure out why those bad runs happen. I have tried to trace them to eating, sleeping, drinking, but have never found any strong connection. Ugh.
The good thing is that sometimes you just have those fantastic runs 🙂
Moran (The Running Addict) says
I sometimes have bad runs if I don’t eat too well the day before…but it varies.
Enjoy your day!
K says
Sorry to hear about the tough run! I guess it just makes the next run feel that much better?
Have a great Saturday!!
Babycakes says
Great idea, the goat’s cheese and pesto. Lovely. And the pears look good too.
Run Sarah says
I hate feeling dehydrated on runs, it’s the worst! Your meal looks lovely though!
Kelly says
Don’t be hatin’ on the northerners, now! 🙂
shawna says
Kath, you’re silly – but you’re absolutely right. That is how we say ‘horrible” 😉
Susan says
My worst runs tend to be with my boyfriend too…although it’s the only time I run with someone else, so I just like to run alone.
I hate feeling dehydrated while running…ugh! Glad you got through it anyway!
Heather says
Sorry to hear about the disappointing run. Personally, I never like running with someone as much as on my own. I tend to get distracted and not run to my fullest when someone is beside me.
Great use of leftovers for lunch! I’m trying to do more of that to waste less. There’s no point in throwing out perfectly good food that could be made into something completely new the next day! 😀
Angie says
Beautiful lunch! I’ve got to try making cilantro pesto. I love basil pesto and I love cilantro, but I haven’t tried making cilantro pesto. Thanks for the inpsiration!
Hallie says
I used to make fun of my mom all the time for saying things like “haarible” and “mirrah” oh, New Yorkers. LOL.
I’m sorry you had a rough run. I had a really good one which I wasn’t expecting since I drank and had a really long day yesterday, plus I was a little hungry before I left. Funny how things work sometimes. But the cool thing about running (or other exercise like yoga) is that you can have one not-so-good session and the next time is fantastic!
Elizabeth says
GORGEOUS flowers. Enjoy the rest of your day!
jennifer says
My shorts were also chafing me! I had to brisk walk instead of jog on my return route =(
Casey says
I love salad made from mixing up leftovers! And I love avocados! That goat cheese looks awesome!
sue says
over ripe pears are the best! enjoy the rest of your day, can’t wait to see dinner!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Awesome salad!
Vanessa says
Lunch looks amazing, as always.
Maybe you need a bad run every so often to appreciate the good ones? 😛
Hannah says
yeah, i just had a horrible run! 🙂 Its alright, there’s always tomorrow. THat salad looks delicious!
Michelle Hisae says
That salad has the best of everything!
Rhapsody says
I had a bad run today too! — unfortunate in an additional way: I have my half-marathon next weekend. Do you ever enter local races Kath?
Lauren says
Goat cheese & pesto is a wonderful flavor combination.
I hope I don’t sound like that when I say horrible 😉
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
yay pesto and goat cheese! What a GREAT flavor combo 😉
Have fun at Davidson! 😉
Oh She Glows says
Sorry about the bad run…those are never fun!
I love your idea of honey + balsamic for dressing…I am going to try this because I love both.
Meg says
Those flax oat bran buns look delicious! Beautiful flowers!
ari says
i think my favorite part of your blog is your crazy creative salads lol. they always look SO good, no matter what’s in them!
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
Bad runs always stink, but remember: you still went out and did it! Bad runs are always better than not trying at all, so well done 🙂
Allison Lemons says
I am so happy I found your site! Your story, your recipes, everything – I love it. Great salad, I love that you added cranberries and capers to the same dish, that’s right up my alley. I look forward to future posts.
Sharon says
That looks delicious!
brandi says
i need to try that cilantro pesto – we love cilantro, so I know we’d love that, too.
hope you’ve had a fun afternoon/evening !
Sally says
Yum, I LOVE pears!
Kath says
Rhapsody ,
5K’s on occasion. I just can’t justify the expense to do them more often though.
Allison Lemons,
Welcome!
K