robert Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Great workout! Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Yesterday I did 5K on the treadmill, followed by 20 minutes on the stationary bike. My run wasn't awesome, but considering that I hadn't really run much the past couple weeks, I felt pretty good about it. I ran most of it, with a couple short breaks (I stopped the clock for those) and several minutes of walking. Overall, it was 38:27. Again, not amazing, but I felt good about it nonetheless. I'm also learning that I like running outside more than I thought. Running on the treadmill is starting to bore me, but the main thing is that I overheat. Running outside helps keep me cooler and able to sustain longer, I think. A couple of times I've ran on treadmills that had a built-in fan or had a fan closeby, and that helped a lot. But at my gym, there are no fans. Yesterday's food was oatmeal with chia and blueberries, a couple of Odwalla bars, bean and spinach burritos, and popcorn with peach habanero hot sauce. (Mmmmm!) Should've had more fruits/veggies. Was dealing with a headache the past couple of days, though, so I was probably choosing more comfort foods. Back at it today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 High Fives, KO! Have an awesome day today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 My internet was down yesterday, so I didn't get to post. But, anyhow, yesterday I ran 5K outside from home and back. It's all dirt road with some long stretches of incline (and decline, too, of course!). My time was a shade under 39:00, which seems depressingly slow. Especially since I never stopped running at all and felt like I was consistently going faster than when I did this same run once before (just before the St. Patty's Day race). Oh well, it still felt great to complete, and I was happy to do it. I'll keep working to improve. Yesterday was the first time I listened only to relaxing, soft music during the entire run. Usually, I listen to "harder" music to keep me energized. But, yesterday I found the music helped keep me relaxed, and I could hear my breathing and footsteps on the ground. Interesting difference. Breakfast: Vega WFHO shakeLunch: Tofu scramble with potatoes and tempeh at my favorite veg-friendly restaurant in townPost-run: Orange and BananaDinner: Field Roast Italian sausage wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla, and side saladSnack: Vega Shake & Go Smoothie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frayedendz Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 awesome job on the 5k run. dont worry about the time at all, its awesome that you felt good and relaxed. I have had many runs where I thought I was really flying and then my time was slower but I felt great. I choose to remember the "felt great" part....plus if you felt good then there is more of a chance you will do it again. and more than likely improve. the tofu scramble with tempeh sounds sooo good. I wish we had more veg friendly restaurants in our area but everything i consider good is at least 30 min away.have a good week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Keep after it! You rock, girl! All the BEST! -RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 I was somewhat short on time today, so my workout wasn't thoroughly thought-out. Anyway, here's what I did: 20 minutes on the stairclimber at 60 steps/minute. Last 2 minutes bumped up to 75 steps/min.50 crunches forward50 crunches left50 crunches right25 crunches forward25 crunches left25 crunches rightPlank 1:20Plank 1:30Plank: 1:02 That's it! Very busy day today, so I'm glad I made sure to get some exercise in. Breakfast: Green smoothie with Vega WFHOLunch: Daiya quesadilla and an orangePost-workout: Vega Acai energy barSnack: BananaDinner: Chana Masala, rice, and spinach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMNgetfit Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Glad you got your run in Karen-interesting choice for music! Nice that it helped you relax! Reminds me-I need to switch up my playlists! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Nice! Way to squeeze it in even though you were busy! I'm heading to the gym now Have a great one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahminsc Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Relaxing music, eh? I rarely listen to anything relaxing when I need to keep motivated. I'll give it a shot. Great job on the run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks, guys! Yeah, I know it might seem weird, but the more gentler music was really a great change of pace, and at least that particular day, was just what I needed! I was out of town for a couple of days this week, and wasn't able to get in any fitness. But, yesterday I did a 3 mile run/walk with a friend. My diet pretty much went out the window yesterday, though, so I'll try to stay more focused today. Have a great weekend, everyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Have an awesome weekend! Keep the windows closed next time. I find that helps. I hate when I lose my lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cown Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 That ab workout sounds painful! Good for you doing the plank...I can never get myself to do it, I just dislike it too much lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 When we've trained together, Karen has out-plank'd me. And I'm getting better at it Karen, have an awesome week! Hope you're settling in well and things slow down for you and you get to ease into a routine again. Texas-sized hugs from the Lone Star State! -Ahhhhhh C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganDougie Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hi Karen, thanks for poping by my thread. Hows the move going and the job? Let us know how you are doing and your new training plans and i shall keep swinging by to give you any encouragement you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cown Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Here you go, Karen! They're really delicious and gooey, I had my first one yesterday Ingredients: 4 oz. unsweetened dark chocolate, chopped½ cup raspberry fruit spread ½ cup sugar or other dry sweetener (see note) ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ tsp. almond extract 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup frozen raspberries Directions: 1.Preheat oven to 350F; line an 8" pan with parchment paper; lightly mist with non-stick cooking spray. 2.Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave; set aside. 3.In large mixing bowl, vigorously mix together jam, sweetener, and applesauce; stir in extracts and melted chocolate. 4.Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt, then combine with wet ingredients; mix very well until a stiff dough forms, then fold in raspberries. 5.Spread mixture into prepared pan. Note: It will be very thick; use your hands to evenly spread. 6. Bake 16-18 minutes. Note: They should still be soft and gooey; be careful not to over bake (if tester toothpick comes out clean, they’re over baked).7.Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing into 16 pieces. Hint: These taste especially good and fudgy after being refrigerated for a few hours.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Serving Size 1 brownie - Makes 16 servings Calories 138 Total Fat 4g Saturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 92mg Total Carbohydrate 25g Dietary Fiber 3g Sugars 13gProtein 3g--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 3% Iron 11% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Nice running, FWIW I always like to run with mellow music. I run to relax so I like my music to enhance that experience. Keep up the great work and hope you have a great weekend. Sorry I never came across your journal up until now, I'll try and check in when I can. Feel free to give me a yell on anything to do with running, I'm a marathoner, ultramarathoner and everything else in between hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cown Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Happy birthday, Karen! (Robert posted on facebook that it's today) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Hope you had a fantastic Birthday !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I think she had a lovely birthday! Check out this page I just made for her. Please consider voting. Just 3 weeks left in the contest! viewtopic.php?f=19&t=28803 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Karen, I just voted for you through Facebook. Hope you had a great weekend !! MF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cown Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Just saw in the Vega newsletter that you won the contest! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Oh wow! Thanks so much, Sam! I saw it on their Facebook page, but not their newsletter. Wow, I feel like a mini celebrity! Haha, just kidding. Yeah, I'm totally bowled over that I won that contest. Still can hardly believe it! Thanks for your support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I am proud of all of your running success! Your consistency and improvements are inspiring! From running short distances to over 10 miles at a time, that is quite the awesome transformation. Congratulations on all of your running progress! Looking forward to running with you again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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