Today’s Workout – Easy Run
Total Mileage: 13.1 miles
Total Time: 8 miles in the AM (1:18) + 5 miles after interview in PM (0:49) = 2:07
Average Pace: 9:40 min/pace
I had to split today’s run up due to an interview I had this morning. I won’t complain about that! Overall, the interview went well. I don’t know if I would say its my top choice but it is a job so I am thankful! I will go in sometime next week for a second interview.
I haven’t dressed up in quite a while and I am pretty sure my face didn’t know why the heck I was wearing makeup for the first time in a week or so.
I took both my runs easy and slow today. I ended up doing them both on the home treadmill and honestly they went pretty well. They didn’t seem to drag by and the time passed pretty quickly.
I have another great recipe I found on pinterest to share with you. It’s adapted from this post.
The last time I was training for a marathon one of the things I craved the most after a long run was iced coffee. There was just something about the cool and wonderful taste of iced coffee that is so refreshing after a long run.
The only problem now is that we are really trying to cut back on what we spend money on and iced coffee is not in the budget. I found this recipe on pinterest and I was so excited! At home iced coffee with around 20 calories!? What is not to love!
It is best if you make the coffee a day before and let it chill in the refrigerator. I made about 8 cups worth of coffee and stored it in my refrigerator. This way when the craving comes on I can whip some up quickly.
Ingredients:
1 cup cold chilled coffee (0 calories)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (15 calories)
3 handfuls of cubed ice (0 calories)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (0 calories)
1 packet of Stevia (or other artificial sweetener)
I really need a new blender. I know it is not in the budget right now, but one day I really need to get one that doesn’t take FOREVER to blend and chop up ice. It even stopped 2-3 times because the ice was more than it could handle.
Directions:
1. Add all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour and enjoy!
The original recipe called for whipped topping and caramel sauce. Even when I used to go to Starbucks I always left these off so I opted to leave that off.
I am so excited I found this recipe – I will be having this many more times I assure you!
What is your favorite post race treat?
Excellent timing on the iced coffee recipe. just yesterday I was experimenting with my own recipe I added a banana but no vanilla I think the next time I will try adding vanilla as well. It was good but I am going to continue tweaking.
I would have never thought to try banana in it! That is an interesting twist! I may have to try that. The vanilla turned out well – I’ve also thought about coconut extract I just don’t have any in the house. There are so many things you could experiment with!
I’ve never thought of adding vanilla extract to coffee, but I am going to give that a try tomorrow morning!
I was a little skeptical too at first, but it is GREAT!! Give it a try!
I’m a big fan of good ole chocolate milk 🙂
Love chocolate milk for recovery! Haven’t had in quite a while – thanks for the reminder 🙂