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
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Originally I had planned to do the Denver Rock n Roll Half. BUT...I didn't get registered before the price increase...AND I'm cheap...SO I doubt I'll do that one. Which leaves me with no races planned. Nothing to train for.
I find that I just do better when I have a race planned. Something to train for, something to focus my training, something to spark that drive. It just makes a difference to me.
WELL, the other day I got a card in the mail that our local 5k will be September 10th. HOORAY! Just what I needed. This race was the first 5k I ever ran. It's right here where I live. It's perfect.
My goal is to set a PR (yes, I love goals). So far my fastest 5k was 32:50. I feel like I've gotten faster. I WANT to get faster. Enter: more speed work into my running routine!
Once a week I will be adding speed work at the track into my running/workout routine. I am also focused on getting a few pounds off before then. Less weight to carry means a faster me, just the facts.
I'm so excited to have a race on the calendar and a special goal for it! Time to start setting that alarm and stocking up on the Vita Coco. With this heat early runs are best for me and I love coconut water to stay hydrated.
How about you...any races on your calendar? What are your strategies for running in the heat?
I am not a "racer" yet as I am still building up to a 5k, but I do speed walk/jog in this crazy heat wave that we are having.
ReplyDeleteMy strategy is to go out at night when it's cooler, and make sure to stay hydrated....but I guess that's just common sense.....lol
right now I have 7 halfs,2fulls and a 200 mile relay on my calender. Aaaaand I'm tired just thinking about it :).
ReplyDeleteheat....suck it up and do it! And stay hydrated along the way
I'm planning two halfs, three fulls, and I was considering joining a 200 mile relay team. I'm not sure how it will all work out for me.
ReplyDeleteAs for the heat, I make sure to have plenty of water available and slow my pace when it is unbearable outside. I'm with Bonnie, go out in the early morning or later in the evening when it is slightly cooler.
I am tired just reading about those races ;)
ReplyDeleteThe next race I'm thinking about is a 10k trail run. I've never done a trail run before. I'm on the fence about it and haven't registered, yet.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Running a 5k is on my "bucket list" and I'm always so inspired to see others running! Can't wait to hear about how it goes. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to do a half before the year is out. I hae spoken. It is so.
ReplyDeleteKerri, What type of speedwork are you doing? I've committed to a 5K a month and wanna try to beat my time a lil bit each month. I'm doing HIIT with weights to strengthen up but what type of "running" speedwork do I need to add?
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