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
Note: If you're part of the Awesome by August challenge you can find our first official weigh in post over at Steve's place. We're still working out all the kinks, so if you emailed me and you're not in that post, please let me know ASAP. Remember you have to have this weeks weigh in pic to me by Friday midnight. We let it slide a little getting started, but will have to stick to the midnight deadline from now on. Good luck everyone!
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I really enjoy my long runs. Speedwork can be fun, and shorter runs are OK, but I have really missed my long runs. Crazy as that sounds it's absolutely true.
This weekend my long run was 6 miles. I haven't ran 6 miles in over a year. After getting in the groove it was an awesome run. Definitely the fastest 6 miles I've ever ran.
I've been playing around with what to consume on longer runs. Last time I trained I did the jelly belly sport beans and water. But having gone off sugar I really don't want to use sugary stuff unless I really feel I need it. So, for Sunday's run I tried coconut water and felt great. I think I'll keep using it and see how things go.
I'm trying new trails and having much more fun this time around with training. I found one that follows an old railroad track. Ran that Sunday. Wasn't crowded at all, was really wonderful, scenic, peaceful.
As I up my long runs each week, I've already run each of these distances and know I can...I think it's a completely different mindset from when each new distance was longer than I'd ever ran. Somehow knowing I have ran the distance before takes a huge load off my mind. I just find somewhere to run and run it.
However, this time around I'm finding the first 3 miles or so of my longer runs (long being a relative term, lol) are sort of rough; I struggle to get in the groove. They feel hard. Then, after that initial struggle, everything seems to click and the rest of the run is awesome. Yet when I'm out for a shorter run I don't really experience this.
Does anyone else experience anything like this? I'm guessing it's a mental thing?
What do you eat/drink on your long runs?
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I really enjoy my long runs. Speedwork can be fun, and shorter runs are OK, but I have really missed my long runs. Crazy as that sounds it's absolutely true.
This weekend my long run was 6 miles. I haven't ran 6 miles in over a year. After getting in the groove it was an awesome run. Definitely the fastest 6 miles I've ever ran.
I've been playing around with what to consume on longer runs. Last time I trained I did the jelly belly sport beans and water. But having gone off sugar I really don't want to use sugary stuff unless I really feel I need it. So, for Sunday's run I tried coconut water and felt great. I think I'll keep using it and see how things go.
I'm trying new trails and having much more fun this time around with training. I found one that follows an old railroad track. Ran that Sunday. Wasn't crowded at all, was really wonderful, scenic, peaceful.
As I up my long runs each week, I've already run each of these distances and know I can...I think it's a completely different mindset from when each new distance was longer than I'd ever ran. Somehow knowing I have ran the distance before takes a huge load off my mind. I just find somewhere to run and run it.
However, this time around I'm finding the first 3 miles or so of my longer runs (long being a relative term, lol) are sort of rough; I struggle to get in the groove. They feel hard. Then, after that initial struggle, everything seems to click and the rest of the run is awesome. Yet when I'm out for a shorter run I don't really experience this.
Does anyone else experience anything like this? I'm guessing it's a mental thing?
What do you eat/drink on your long runs?
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You are my inspiration today! I ran this morning after being run-lazy for a whole month. My best distance is 5-miles so far. But I'm gonna go for six like you. Muwaah!
ReplyDeleteI'm still mentally wrestling with the idea of doing long runs! I'm not sure what I would take with me. I guess I'll have to do some research on that.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're enjoying your training!
You are right. The start to ANY run is difficult to me. Once I'm in the groove, it's all down hill. When I was training for the half or full, I ate things like fruit snacks, granola, animal crackers, pretzels, etc. Since you've given up sugar, I would focus just on bland or salty carbs!
ReplyDeleteI use Hammer Gel for my long runs, I take one for every hour I'm out running.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to the first half feeling like a struggle...Just tell yourself how great you're going to feel when it's done, it surprisingly works!
I'm only just recently in the past couple of weeks getting into runs that are long enough where I'm feeling like I need some extra energy along the way to help keep me going. I've been starting to experiment with different energy bars, but haven't found anything I particularly like yet. I've been thinking of trying some gels too.
ReplyDeleteI just did a 6 mile run last week too. I haven't ever had any of those energy things. Are there specific ones you recommend?
ReplyDeleteWe are almost twins with this post -- My latest post talks about some of the same things. Great job with your runs by the way...before I go on my long runs - since you are a week ahead of me...I'm going to check your pace and try to match it or beat it!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Seth, I'm sure you'll beat me easy. I'm pretty slowwwww.
ReplyDeleteTraci, I don't like the gels, too much like frosting, not good on my stomach on long runs. When I'm using stuff like that I like the Jelly Belly Sport Beans in Watermelon (has caffeine) and the blue kind, I can't remember what the flavor is (the blue doesn't have caffeine).
Im so weird with the not eating on long runs and I didnt eat during the half either (I ran clinging to my gu through the whole race and tossed at the end :))
ReplyDeletethat said I know if I ran any other time than CRAAACK of DAWN Id need many gus.
hmmm.
Im no help today :)
Thanks for the shoutout!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI often struggle with the first 3 miles too. I try to tell myself it's because my body is still waking up and wondering "WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING TO ME??" Hehe.