Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
I think I've found my running mojo...wooo! It was in the crack in the couch, you know, where the change and toys and cheerios always wind up? OK, not really, but it's been misplaced for a few weeks. I took a step back and worked on some other things...and now...I'm ready to RUN!
I'll be training for a local 5k on October 15th and then I'll pick another goal. I'm so excited to be training again.
As it changes from summer into fall I'll have to change a few things though.
First, I'm going to buy a pair of trail shoes. One easy way for me to fit a run in is to go to my dad's (he's retired and will watch kiddos)...and run his field/pasture 'roads'...Cowpaths is more like it. Hence the need for some good trail shoes. I've practically ruined regular white shoes out there before.
I've also come to terms with the fact that some of my training will have to be on my treadmill. I've had sort of a hate/hate relationship with my treadmill for a while. It's almost uncomfortable to run on it sometimes. But with our homeschooling schedule and fall weather I will make nice with my treadmill.
My training schedule for the 5k will be: one day of speedwork and one or two more days of 3-5 mile runs. Then, I'll go from there.
Let the training commence!
How about you, what are you training for? What do you have to change for your fall/winter running?
YAYAYAY!
ReplyDeleteIm so glad to read this, Kat!!
Ahh me.
it's all dependent on my back...
You are just so awesome. Have I told you that lately? :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in training just to MOVE MORE....My indoor workouts will be the stationary bike, exercise TV and videos....I am thinking those Yoga videos with ALL the gorgeous scenery and WALKING to that......so I feel like I am still outdoors...
ReplyDeleteNew shoes?! What fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm not training for an event at the moment...I'm training for stress relief and good health at the moment. ;-)
whoo hoooo! hello rockstar I heart. can't wait to see how great you do.
ReplyDeleteI've also been away from running for a few weeks now. But I started looking at October/November 5k's yesterday, and I'm going to get new running shoes today! I'll be saving towards a treadmill I think. Broke my elliptical which doesn't seem like heartbreak at the moment, but if the winter's bad I'll be wishing for one.
ReplyDeleteCow trails HA HA I so love it! I am still looking for my running mojo and hope to find it again soon but to be honest you made me want to go slip into my shoes and at least think about heading out the door ;)
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you so excited for your training. Love hearing excitement in posts for exercise.
ReplyDeleteI am training to just be healthy, lose weight and build stamina. Maybe down the road I will have a calling more specific, but today, I just want better health.
Have Fun!
I have signed up for three 10Ks and am using the first two as training for the last one. I keep my running mojo much better when I have a set schedule and a goal. I'm glad your mojo came back to you!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your running mojo back! I love training for an actual event - it really helps me feel better about myself and workouts to be working towards a race rather than just to lose weight. Right now I'm training for a marathon and I already have ideas on what to train for after I'm done!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a pair of new kicks to get ya moving. I love shopping for shoes, especially runners. I've completed two 5k races this year and I will be starting 10k training in a couple of weeks. Since I didn't run much in the summer, I'm trying to catch up and get into a routine of running 3 times a week. I absolutely hate the treadmill, but I don't have any kids so you have to make time where you can. Good job! Happy shoe shopping.
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